smoothness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est lisse, pouvant décrire une texture sans aspérités, l'élégance du langage, des manières aimables, une surface régulière ou l'absence d'erreurs et d'interruptions.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being smooth, which can describe a texture without roughness, the elegance of language, a gracious manner, an even surface, or the absence of errors and interruptions.

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1. Texture without roughnessB1formal

   The quality of a surface that is even and free from bumps, ridges, or irregularities.

   État d'une surface sans aspérités

   • The smoothness of the polished marble floor was remarkable.
   • She loved the smoothness of the silk fabric against her skin.
   • The sandpaper removed the roughness, leaving a perfect smoothness.

   Synonymesevennessflatnessglossinesspolishsilkinesssleekness

   Antonymesbumpinesscoarsenessirregularityroughnessunevenness

2. Fluency of languageB2formal

   The quality of speech or writing that is flowing, persuasive, and free from awkwardness.

   Fluidité du langage

   • The smoothness of his argument convinced the entire jury.
   • Her writing has a natural smoothness that makes it easy to read.
   • The smoothness of the dialogue in the play was praised by critics.

   Synonymeseaseeloquenceflowfluencyfluiditygracepolish

3. Ingratiating mannerC1formal

   A quality of being overly polite or charming in a way that seems insincere or calculated.

   Aisance obséquieuse

   • His smoothness in conversation made him seem untrustworthy.
   • The salesman's smoothness was off-putting to some customers.
   • She used her natural smoothness to win over the committee.

   Synonymesglibnessoilinessslicknesssmarminesssuavityunctuousness

   Antonymesawkwardnessbluntnessclumsinessgracelessnessgruffness

4. Even surfaceB1formal

   The property of being level and flat, without any unevenness.

   caractère uni/lisse d'une surface

   • The smoothness of the ice rink was perfect for skating.
   • The carpenter checked the smoothness of the tabletop with a level.
   • The smoothness of the road made for a comfortable drive.

   Synonymesevennessflatnessuniformity

   Antonymesbumpinesscoarsenessirregularityroughnessunevenness

5. Freedom from interruptionsB2formal

   The quality of a process or operation that proceeds without errors, delays, or problems.

   Absence d'interruptions

   • The smoothness of the software update impressed all users.
   • The smoothness of the transition to the new system was a success.
   • We were amazed by the smoothness of the live broadcast.

   Synonymescontinuityeffortlessnessflowfluency

   Antonymesdisruptionfitfulnessinstabilityinterruptionirregularityroughnessturbulenceunevenness