Angličtina

smooth

gb/smˈuð/ us/smˈuð/
A2 Angličtina
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adjective A2 property
1

having an even, flat surface

Flat and without bumps or rough parts.

Vzorec užití: [something] is smooth
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'smooth' with 'soft', but 'smooth' refers to surface texture, not firmness.
Synonyma
even (Emphasizes uniformity of the surface without irregularities.) | flat (Focuses on levelness, often in a horizontal sense.)
Antonyma
rough (Has an uneven or irregular surface.) | bumpy (Has small raised areas, opposite of smooth.)
Kolokace
smooth surface |smooth skin |smooth texture |smooth road
Témata
daily life |description |materials |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The table has a smooth wooden surface.
  • Her skin felt smooth after using the lotion.
  • The lake was completely smooth in the early morning.
  • The stone was worn smooth by the river.
  • This fabric is incredibly smooth to the touch.
Učební příklady
  • The glass is smooth.
  • My hair feels smooth today.
  • This road is smooth now.
  • The plate is very smooth.
adjective B1 property
2

moving easily and evenly

Happening or moving in an easy way without problems or stops.

Vzorec užití: [something] is smooth
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'smooth' in this sense with 'easy', but 'smooth' here often implies physical or process flow, not just low difficulty.
Synonyma
effortless (Emphasizes lack of effort required.) | seamless (Highlights the absence of noticeable breaks or transitions.)
Antonyma
jerky (Moves with sudden, uneven motions.) | rough (Unpleasant or bumpy movement.)
Kolokace
smooth ride |smooth transition |smooth flight |smooth motion
Témata
daily life |movement |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The elevator ride was smooth and quiet.
  • We had a smooth flight with no turbulence.
  • The transition between scenes was smooth.
  • His movements were smooth and graceful.
  • The car runs smooth even on rough roads.
Učební příklady
  • The bus ride was smooth.
  • Her dance was very smooth.
  • The meeting went smooth.
  • Our trip was smooth.
adjective B1 property
3

without problems or difficulties

Happening in a good way without problems.

Vzorec užití: [process/event] is smooth
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes omit '-ly' when using 'smoothly' as an adverb, causing grammar errors.
Synonyma
trouble-free (Completely without problems.) | easy-going (Relaxed and without stress, less formal.)
Antonyma
problematic (Full of problems or difficulties.) | rocky (Informal; full of difficulties.)
Kolokace
smooth process |smooth operation |smooth start
Témata
daily life |business |work |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The launch went smoothly thanks to good planning.
  • Negotiations were surprisingly smooth.
  • We had a smooth start to the project.
  • Everything ran smooth during the event.
  • They enjoyed a smooth recovery after surgery.
Učební příklady
  • The meeting was smooth.
  • Our trip was very smooth.
  • The work went smooth.
  • It was a smooth day at school.
adjective B2 property
4

having a pleasant manner or style

Polite and confident in a way that is easy to like.

Vzorec užití: [someone] is smooth
Synonyma
suave (Stylish and charming, often for men.) | polished (Well-mannered and refined.)
Antonyma
awkward (Socially uncomfortable or clumsy.) | rough (Lacking refinement or gentleness.)
Kolokace
smooth talker |smooth style
Témata
people |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • He's such a smooth talker that everyone believes him.
  • Her presentation was smooth and professional.
  • He made a smooth introduction to the topic.
  • She handled the interview questions with smooth confidence.
  • They admire his smooth way of handling customers.
Učební příklady
  • He is a smooth speaker.
  • She has a smooth voice.
  • He gave a smooth answer.
  • Her style is very smooth.
Sloveso B1 action
5

make a surface even and flat

To make something flat and without bumps by pressing or rubbing it.

Vzorec užití: to smooth [something]
Synonyma
flatten (Make flat, often by pressing down.) | level (Make even in height across a surface.)
Antonyma
roughen (Make uneven or coarse.)
Kolokace
smooth the surface |smooth wrinkles
Témata
daily life |crafts |work |daily_life
Příklady
  • She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress.
  • Use sandpaper to smooth the wood before painting.
  • He smoothed his hair with his hand.
  • The baker smoothed the icing on the cake.
  • She smoothed the paper onto the board.
Učební příklady
  • I smoothed my shirt.
  • He smoothed the cake icing.
  • She smoothed her hair.
  • We smoothed the floor with sandpaper.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
smooth
IPA
GB/smˈuð/
US/smˈuð/
Slabiky a přízvuk
smooth (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (smooth)
Tvary slova
Adjective
  • Base: smooth
  • Comparative: smoother
  • Superlative: smoothest
Verb
  • Base: smooth
  • 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
  • Present Participle: smoothing
  • Past: smoothed
  • Past Participle: smoothed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
smoothes verb smooths verb smoothing verb smoothed verb smoother adjective smoothest adjective
Core family
smoothly adverb B1 smoothness noun
Related words
smoothie noun
Negative and opposite forms
rough adjective A2
Výrazy

smooth sailing

1
/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom

progress without problems after starting something

When things are going well and there are no problems after you start something.

Příklady
  • After we solved the initial issues, it was all smooth sailing from there.
  • Once you learn the basics, driving becomes smooth sailing.

smooth sailing

1
/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom

no trouble; everything goes well

everything is easy and going well

Příklady
  • Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
  • With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.

smooth something over

1
/smˈuð sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb

reduce tension or seriousness of a problem

To make a problem seem less bad or make people feel better about it.

Příklady
  • He tried to smooth over the disagreement between his friends.
  • The manager smoothed over the issue with the client quickly.

as smooth as silk

1
/ˈæz smˈuð ˈæz sˈɪlk/
idiom

Extremely smooth or easy

Very smooth or happening in a very easy, controlled way.

Příklady
  • Her skin was as smooth as silk.
  • The car’s new engine runs as smooth as silk.
  • The car's acceleration was as smooth as silk.
  • Her presentation was as smooth as silk from beginning to end.
  • The dancer’s movements were as smooth as silk on the stage.

go smoothly

1
/ɡˈoʊ smˈuðli/
fixed phrase

happen without problems

used when an event or plan happens in a good way, with no big problems or delays

Příklady
  • The interview went smoothly thanks to good preparation.
  • I hope the surgery goes smoothly tomorrow.
  • Everything went smoothly during the ceremony.
  • Everything went smoothly during the move to our new office.
  • If the talks go smoothly, they could sign a deal this week.

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