smooth

Describes a surface that is even and without roughness, lumps, or holes; also used to describe a process that is easy and without problems.

ruОписывает поверхность, которая ровная и без шероховатостей, бугорков или отверстий; также используется для описания процесса, который лёгок и без проблем.esDescribe una superficie que es uniforme y sin asperezas, bultos ni agujeros; también se usa para describir un proceso que es fácil y sin problemas.frQualifie une surface plane et sans aspérités, rugosités ou trous; s'emploie aussi pour un processus facile et sans difficultés.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche, die eben und frei von Rauheit, Unebenheiten oder Löchern ist; wird auch für einen Vorgang verwendet, der leicht und ohne Probleme abläuft.ptDescreve uma superfície que é plana, uniforme e sem rugosidades, saliências ou buracos; também é usado para descrever um processo que é fácil e sem problemas.zh形容表面平整、没有凹凸或粗糙；也形容过程顺利、没有困难。arيصف سطحًا مستويًا خاليًا من الخشونة أو النتوءات أو الفجوات؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف عملية سهلة وخالية من المتاعب.

1. Even and flat surface A2 formal

   Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or bumps.

   • The table has a smooth wooden finish.
   • Her skin felt smooth and soft.
   • The road was smooth after the new pavement was laid.

   ruГладкийesLisofrSurface plane et régulièredeGlattptLisozh光滑arأملس

   Synonyms: evenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   Antonyms: bumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficulties B1 formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   • The transition to the new system was smooth.
   • We had a smooth flight despite the weather.
   • The negotiations went smoothly and ended quickly.

   ruГладкийesSin dificultadesfrsans difficultésdeReibungslosptSem dificuldadeszh顺利arسَلِس

   Synonyms: easyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   Antonyms: bumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charming B2 informal

   Having a polished, charming, or suave manner, often used to describe a person's behavior.

   • He is a smooth talker who can convince anyone.
   • She gave a smooth performance on stage.
   • His smooth manners made him popular at parties.

   ruУтончённыйesEncantador o gallardofrAimable, charmeurdeGewandt und charmantptElegante e afávelzh圆滑的arلطيف المعشر

   Synonyms: charmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonyms: awkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• smoother comparative form
• smoothest superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to a state or quality of being even, flat, and free from roughness, bumps, or irregularities.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество быть ровным, плоским и лишённым шероховатостей, неровностей или изъянов.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad o estado de ser liso, plano y sin asperezas, irregularidades o imperfecciones, así como la acción o efecto de alisar o pulir una superficie.frNom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est uni, plat et sans aspérités, rugosités, irrégularités ou défauts.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, eben, flach und frei von Unebenheiten, Rauheit oder Fehlern zu sein; auch für gleichmäßige, sanfte Bewegungen oder Abläufe.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ser liso, plano e livre de asperezas, irregularidades ou defeitos.zh名词，指平滑、平整、无粗糙或瑕疵的状态或性质；也指平稳、顺畅、柔和的程度。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة كون الشيء أملس مستوياً خالياً من الخشونة أو النتوءات أو العيوب، كما يدل على السلاسة والانسيابية في الحركة أو الأسلوب.

1. Smoothing action B2 informal

   The act of making something smooth or the state of being smooth.

   • Give the wood a smooth with sandpaper before painting.
   • The mechanic gave the engine a smooth to remove the rust.
   • She applied a final smooth to the clay pot.

   ruСглаживаниеesAcción de alisarfraction de lissagedeGlättungptAlisamentozh平滑化arتنعيم

   Synonyms: polishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• smooths plural form
• smooths' possessive plural form
• smooth's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or free from roughness, or to make a process easier or more pleasant.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию, сглаживанию или устранению неровностей, а также для упрощения или улучшения процесса.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de alisar, nivelar o eliminar irregularidades, así como para simplificar o facilitar un proceso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'aplanir, de lisser ou d'éliminer les irrégularités, ainsi que pour simplifier ou faciliter un processus.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas eben, glatt oder gleichmäßig zu machen oder Unebenheiten zu beseitigen; auch im Sinne von etwas erleichtern, vereinfachen oder reibungsloser gestalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de alisar, nivelar ou remover irregularidades, e também para simplificar ou melhorar um processo.zh动词，表示使某物表面变得平整、光滑，消除凹凸或褶皱；也指使过程、关系或情况变得顺畅、简单或顺利。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تسوية السطح وإزالة ما فيه من نتوءات أو خشونة، وكذلك على تيسير أمر ما أو تحسينه وجعله أكثر سلاسة.

1. Make even or flat A2 formal

   To make a surface even, flat, or free from roughness.

   • She smoothed the wrinkles out of the tablecloth.
   • He smoothed the concrete with a trowel.
   • The carpenter smoothed the wood with sandpaper.

   ruВыровнятьesAlisarfrlisserdeGlättenptAlisarzh弄平arتسوية السطح

   Synonyms: buffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   Antonyms: furrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitate B2 formal

   To make something easier or less difficult, often by removing obstacles.

   • The mediator smoothed the negotiations between the two parties.
   • Her experience smoothed the transition to the new system.
   • The manager smoothed over the conflict with a compromise.

   ruОблегчитьesFacilitar o allanarfrFaciliter, aplanirdeErleichternptFacilitarzh使顺利arتسهيل

   Synonyms: aidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   Antonyms: hamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or soothe B1 informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   • He smoothed her hair to comfort her.
   • The music smoothed his nerves after a long day.
   • She smoothed the situation with a gentle apology.

   ruСгладитьescalmar o suavizarfrapaiser, adoucirdeGlättenptSuavizarzh安抚arتخفيف حدة

   Synonyms: allayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   Antonyms: agitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

• smoothed past participle
• smoothed past simple
• smoothing present participle
• smooths third person singular

Phrasal variants: smooth outsmooth over