smooth
gb/smˈuð/ us/smˈuð/
A2
Inglese
~ 2700
sima, zökkenőmentes, gördülékeny, megnyerő, simulékony, kisimít, simára csiszol
A2
1
sima
A2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'smooth' with 'soft', but 'smooth' refers to surface texture, not firmness.
Significato
having an even, flat surface
Collocazioni
smooth surface
|smooth skin
|smooth texture
|smooth road
Sinonimi
even (Emphasizes uniformity of the surface without irregularities.)
|
flat (Focuses on levelness, often in a horizontal sense.)
Contrari
rough (Has an uneven or irregular surface.)
|
bumpy (Has small raised areas, opposite of smooth.)
Temi
daily life
|description
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Flat and without bumps or rough parts.
Having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities.
B1
2
gördülékeny
B2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'smooth' in this sense with 'easy', but 'smooth' here often implies physical or process flow, not just low difficulty.
Significato
moving easily and evenly
Collocazioni
smooth ride
|smooth transition
|smooth flight
|smooth motion
Sinonimi
effortless (Emphasizes lack of effort required.)
|
seamless (Highlights the absence of noticeable breaks or transitions.)
Contrari
jerky (Moves with sudden, uneven motions.)
|
rough (Unpleasant or bumpy movement.)
Temi
daily life
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes omit '-ly' when using 'smoothly' as an adverb, causing grammar errors.
Significato
without problems or difficulties
Collocazioni
smooth process
|smooth operation
|smooth start
Sinonimi
trouble-free (Completely without problems.)
|
easy-going (Relaxed and without stress, less formal.)
Contrari
problematic (Full of problems or difficulties.)
|
rocky (Informal; full of difficulties.)
Temi
daily life
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Happening in a good way without problems.
Proceeding without trouble, obstacles, or complications.
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
having a pleasant manner or style
Collocazioni
smooth talker
|smooth style
Sinonimi
suave (Stylish and charming, often for men.)
|
polished (Well-mannered and refined.)
Contrari
awkward (Socially uncomfortable or clumsy.)
|
rough (Lacking refinement or gentleness.)
Temi
people
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B1
5
kisimít
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
make a surface even and flat
Collocazioni
smooth the surface
|smooth wrinkles
Sinonimi
flatten (Make flat, often by pressing down.)
|
level (Make even in height across a surface.)
Contrari
roughen (Make uneven or coarse.)
Temi
daily life
|crafts
|work
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
smooth
IPA
GB/smˈuð/
US/smˈuð/
Sillabe e accento
smooth (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (smooth)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: smooth
- Comparative: smoother
- Superlative: smoothest
Verb
- Base: smooth
- 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
- Present Participle: smoothing
- Past: smoothed
- Past Participle: smoothed
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
- With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.