Smooth - translation, pronunciation and examples
smooth
even surface
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When to use smooth
glatte Haut
glatte Oberfläche
glatte Textur
glattes Finish
glatter Stoff
smooth usage examples
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General term for lacking roughness; tactile or surface quality.
Emphasizes levelness and uniform height rather than tactile softness.
Used mainly for food/liquids; suggests rich, smooth texture rather than surface finish.
Suggests the soft, dense feel of velvet; more about texture and richness.
Implies smoothness plus streamlined or stylish appearance; often shiny.
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smooth belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between smooth / even / creamy / velvety / sleek / glossy
General term for lacking roughness; tactile or surface quality.
The table surface is smooth.
Поверхность стола гладкая.
Make sure the paint is even on the wall.
Убедитесь, что краска на стене нанесена ровно.
Used mainly for food/liquids; suggests rich, smooth texture rather than surface finish.
The soup has a creamy texture.
У супа кремовая консистенция.
Suggests the soft, dense feel of velvet; more about texture and richness.
The cake had a velvety crumb.
У торта был бархатистый мякиш.
Implies smoothness plus streamlined or stylish appearance; often shiny.
The phone has a sleek design.
У телефона стильный и гладкий дизайн.
Stresses a shiny, reflective surface; smoothness implied but focus is on sheen.
The magazine has glossy pages.
У журнала глянцевые страницы.
Means smoothed and made shiny by polishing; suggests a finished or refined surface.
The table top was polished to a shine.
Столешницу отполировали до блеска.
Refers to the smooth, slightly glossy feel of satin; mainly about fabrics.
She wore a satiny dress.
Она была в платье из сатина.
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How to pronounce smooth and what this word means
smooth translation: гладкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce smooth
/ˈsmuːð/
smooth translation
гладкий
smooth examples
The marble countertop is smooth and cool to the touch.
smooth transcription
/ˈsmuːð/, /ˈsmuːð/
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smooth meaning: what does it mean?
even surface
smooth pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
smooth is pronounced as /ˈsmuːð/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
smooth definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The marble countertop is smooth and cool to the touch. Translation: Мраморная столешница гладкая и прохладная на ощупь.
Is smooth part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, smooth (гладкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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