Smooth-faced

Translation of "smooth-faced" into Russian

Adjective

smooth-faced

smoother-faced Comp.

more smooth-faced Comp.

smoothest-faced Super.

most smooth-faced Super.

Compound adjective; can be used both literally (lacking facial hair/irregularities) and figuratively (smug, brazenly assured).

The boy was smooth-faced and could not yet grow a beard.

Мальчик был гладколицым и ещё не мог отрастить бороду.

Additional translations

Употребляется, когда подчёркивается отсутствие растительности на лице

Фигуральное значение: самоуверенный, бесстыдный

Фигуральное значение

Adjective

Having a face that is smooth, free of hair, wrinkles, or blemishes.

The boy was smooth-faced and could not yet grow a beard.

Figuratively, displaying brazen or smug assurance; shamelessly confident.

The smooth-faced politician promised reforms he never intended to deliver.