smooth
gb/smˈuð/ us/smˈuð/
A2
Anglais
~ 2700
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
property
1
having an even, flat surface
Flat and without bumps or rough parts.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is smooth
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'smooth' with 'soft', but 'smooth' refers to surface texture, not firmness.
Synonymes
even (Emphasizes uniformity of the surface without irregularities.)
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flat (Focuses on levelness, often in a horizontal sense.)
Antonymes
rough (Has an uneven or irregular surface.)
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bumpy (Has small raised areas, opposite of smooth.)
Collocations
smooth surface
|smooth skin
|smooth texture
|smooth road
Thèmes
daily life
|description
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is smooth
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'smooth' in this sense with 'easy', but 'smooth' here often implies physical or process flow, not just low difficulty.
Synonymes
effortless (Emphasizes lack of effort required.)
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seamless (Highlights the absence of noticeable breaks or transitions.)
Antonymes
jerky (Moves with sudden, uneven motions.)
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rough (Unpleasant or bumpy movement.)
Collocations
smooth ride
|smooth transition
|smooth flight
|smooth motion
Thèmes
daily life
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[process/event] is smooth
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes omit '-ly' when using 'smoothly' as an adverb, causing grammar errors.
Synonymes
trouble-free (Completely without problems.)
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easy-going (Relaxed and without stress, less formal.)
Antonymes
problematic (Full of problems or difficulties.)
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rocky (Informal; full of difficulties.)
Collocations
smooth process
|smooth operation
|smooth start
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is smooth
Synonymes
suave (Stylish and charming, often for men.)
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polished (Well-mannered and refined.)
Antonymes
awkward (Socially uncomfortable or clumsy.)
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rough (Lacking refinement or gentleness.)
Collocations
smooth talker
|smooth style
Thèmes
people
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is a smooth speaker.
- She has a smooth voice.
- He gave a smooth answer.
- Her style is very smooth.
Verbe
B1
action
5
make a surface even and flat
To make something flat and without bumps by pressing or rubbing it.
Schéma d’usage :
to smooth [something]
Synonymes
flatten (Make flat, often by pressing down.)
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level (Make even in height across a surface.)
Antonymes
roughen (Make uneven or coarse.)
Collocations
smooth the surface
|smooth wrinkles
Thèmes
daily life
|crafts
|work
|daily_life
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I smoothed my shirt.
- He smoothed the cake icing.
- She smoothed her hair.
- We smoothed the floor with sandpaper.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
smooth
API
GB/smˈuð/
US/smˈuð/
Syllabes et accentuation
smooth (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (smooth)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: smooth
- Comparative: smoother
- Superlative: smoothest
Verb
- Base: smooth
- 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
- Present Participle: smoothing
- Past: smoothed
- Past Participle: smoothed
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.