smooth
gb/smˈuð/ us/smˈuð/
A2
English
~ 2700
sima, zökkenőmentes, gördülékeny, megnyerő, simulékony, kisimít, simára csiszol
A2
1
sima
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is smooth
The table has a smooth wooden surface.
Az asztal fafelülete sima.
Her skin felt smooth after using the lotion.
A testápoló használata után sima tapintású volt a bőre.
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.
Learner examples
The glass is smooth.
Az üveg sima.
My hair feels smooth today.
Ma sima a hajam.
This road is smooth now.
The plate is very smooth.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'smooth' with 'soft', but 'smooth' refers to surface texture, not firmness.
Meaning
having an even, flat surface
Collocations
smooth surface
|smooth skin
|smooth texture
|smooth road
Synonyms
even (Emphasizes uniformity of the surface without irregularities.)
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flat (Focuses on levelness, often in a horizontal sense.)
Antonyms
rough (Has an uneven or irregular surface.)
|
bumpy (Has small raised areas, opposite of smooth.)
Themes
daily life
|description
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Flat and without bumps or rough parts.
Having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities.
B1
2
gördülékeny
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is smooth
The elevator ride was smooth and quiet.
A lift zökkenőmentesen és csendesen haladt.
We had a smooth flight with no turbulence.
Zökkenőmentes repülőutunk volt, turbulencia nélkül.
The transition between scenes was smooth.
His movements were smooth and graceful.
The car runs smooth even on rough roads.
Learner examples
The bus ride was smooth.
Zökkenőmentes volt a buszút.
Her dance was very smooth.
Nagyon gördülékeny volt a tánca.
The meeting went smooth.
Our trip was smooth.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'smooth' in this sense with 'easy', but 'smooth' here often implies physical or process flow, not just low difficulty.
Meaning
moving easily and evenly
Collocations
smooth ride
|smooth transition
|smooth flight
|smooth motion
Synonyms
effortless (Emphasizes lack of effort required.)
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seamless (Highlights the absence of noticeable breaks or transitions.)
Antonyms
jerky (Moves with sudden, uneven motions.)
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rough (Unpleasant or bumpy movement.)
Themes
daily life
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening or moving in an easy way without problems or stops.
Moving or operating easily, without sudden changes, difficulty, or interruption.
B1
3
sima
A2
Usage pattern:
[process/event] is smooth
The launch went smoothly thanks to good planning.
A jó tervezésnek köszönhetően zökkenőmentesen zajlott a bevezetés.
Negotiations were surprisingly smooth.
A tárgyalások meglepően zökkenőmentesek voltak.
We had a smooth start to the project.
Everything ran smooth during the event.
They enjoyed a smooth recovery after surgery.
Learner examples
The meeting was smooth.
A megbeszélés zökkenőmentes volt.
Our trip was very smooth.
Az utazásunk nagyon zökkenőmentes volt.
The work went smooth.
It was a smooth day at school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit '-ly' when using 'smoothly' as an adverb, causing grammar errors.
Meaning
without problems or difficulties
Collocations
smooth process
|smooth operation
|smooth start
Synonyms
trouble-free (Completely without problems.)
|
easy-going (Relaxed and without stress, less formal.)
Antonyms
problematic (Full of problems or difficulties.)
|
rocky (Informal; full of difficulties.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening in a good way without problems.
Proceeding without trouble, obstacles, or complications.
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is smooth
He's such a smooth talker that everyone believes him.
Olyan megnyerően beszél, hogy mindenki mindent elhisz neki.
Her presentation was smooth and professional.
Az előadása gördülékeny és professzionális volt.
He made a smooth introduction to the topic.
She handled the interview questions with smooth confidence.
They admire his smooth way of handling customers.
Learner examples
He is a smooth speaker.
Magabiztos, gördülékeny előadó.
She has a smooth voice.
Kellemes, bársonyos hangja van.
He gave a smooth answer.
Her style is very smooth.
Meaning
having a pleasant manner or style
Collocations
smooth talker
|smooth style
Synonyms
suave (Stylish and charming, often for men.)
|
polished (Well-mannered and refined.)
Antonyms
awkward (Socially uncomfortable or clumsy.)
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rough (Lacking refinement or gentleness.)
Themes
people
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Polite and confident in a way that is easy to like.
Polished, confident, and pleasant in manner or style, often in a way that seems effortless.
VERB
B1
5
kisimít
B1
Usage pattern:
to smooth [something]
She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress.
Kisimította a gyűrődéseket a ruháján.
Use sandpaper to smooth the wood before painting.
Festés előtt csiszolópapírral csiszold simára a fát.
He smoothed his hair with his hand.
The baker smoothed the icing on the cake.
She smoothed the paper onto the board.
Learner examples
I smoothed my shirt.
Kisimítottam az ingemet.
He smoothed the cake icing.
Kisimította a torta mázát.
She smoothed her hair.
We smoothed the floor with sandpaper.
Meaning
make a surface even and flat
Collocations
smooth the surface
|smooth wrinkles
Synonyms
flatten (Make flat, often by pressing down.)
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level (Make even in height across a surface.)
Antonyms
roughen (Make uneven or coarse.)
Themes
daily life
|crafts
|work
|daily_life
Definition
To make something flat and without bumps by pressing or rubbing it.
To make a surface even and free from roughness by applying pressure, rubbing, or other means.
Grammar
Dictionary form
smooth
IPA
GB/smˈuð/
US/smˈuð/
Syllables & stress
smooth (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (smooth)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: smooth
- Comparative: smoother
- Superlative: smoothest
Verb
- Base: smooth
- 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
- Present Participle: smoothing
- Past: smoothed
- Past Participle: smoothed
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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
Examples
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
- With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.
Learner examples
- After the exam, it was 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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
Examples
- 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.