Smooth as glass Meaning in English
expression
SMOOTH az GLASS
smooth AS GLASS
Definition
Used to describe something that is extremely smooth, with no bumps or roughness, just like the surface of glass.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly an informal, descriptive expression. Often used for surfaces (water, skin, roads). Implies perfect smoothness. Common after verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'is'. Similar: 'smooth as silk', but 'glass' adds the idea of being hard and flawless.
Spanish: suave como el vidrio - liso como el vidrioPortuguese (BR): liso como vidro - suave como vidroPortuguese (PT): liso como vidro - suave como vidroChinese (Simplified): 光滑如玻璃Chinese (Traditional): 光滑如玻璃Hindi: शीशे जैसा चिकनाArabic: ناعم كالزجاجBengali: কাচের মতো মসৃণRussian: гладкий как стеклоJapanese: ガラスのようになめらかVietnamese: mịn như gương - nhẵn như kínhKorean: 유리처럼 매끄럽다Turkish: cam gibi pürüzsüzUrdu: شیشے کی طرح ہموارIndonesian: halus seperti kaca
Example Sentences
The lake is smooth as glass this morning.
basic
Her skin felt smooth as glass after the treatment.
basic
The new road was smooth as glass.
basic
The skater glided across the ice, which was smooth as glass.
natural
His dance moves were smooth as glass, perfectly controlled.
natural
After the rain stopped, the streets were empty and smooth as glass.
natural