smoothed

• Прошедшее время или причастие прошедшего времени глагола 'smooth', означающее сделать что-то ровным, гладким или без неровностей. Обычно не используется как прилагательное в стандартном английском.

The past tense or past participle of the verb 'smooth', meaning to make something even, flat, or free from irregularities. It is not typically used as an adjective in standard English.

1. Made smoothB1formal

   Having been made even, flat, or free from roughness.

   Сглаженный

   • The smoothed surface of the table reflected the light.
   • He ran his hand over the smoothed wood of the chair.
   • The smoothed edges of the stone showed years of wear.

   Synonymsburnishedflattenedpolished

   Antonymscoarsenedroughened

2. Made easier or less difficultB2formal

   Having been made to proceed without problems or obstacles.

   Сглаженный

   • The smoothed process allowed the team to finish early.
   • Her smoothed transition into the new role impressed everyone.
   • The negotiations were smoothed by the mediator's efforts.

   Synonymsclearedeasedpavedsimplifiedstreamlined

   Antonymsimpededobstructed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию, сглаживанию или устранению неровностей, а также для упрощения или улучшения процесса.

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.

1. Make even or flatA2formal

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

   Выровнять

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

   Synonymsbuffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   Antonymsfurrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

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

   Облегчить

   • 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.

   Synonymsaidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   Antonymshamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   Сгладить

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

   Synonymsallayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   Antonymsagitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

Phrasal variantssmooth outsmooth over