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nounnounadjectiveadverb

il liscio

smooth · smoothly

Definition & meaning

Liscio generally means smooth: having an even surface without roughness or irregularities. It can also describe straight hair, a clean-shaven face, or a drink served without additions.

As a noun, il liscio refers to a style of Italian ballroom dance music, or the dance itself.

Grammar & Word origin

Liscio is an adjective. Its forms are masculine singular liscio, feminine singular liscia, masculine plural lisci and feminine plural lisce.

Its origin is uncertain, though it is traditionally connected with a Germanic word meaning “smooth.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • levigato — “smooth” or “polished,” often suggesting a surface has been deliberately smoothed.
  • piano — “flat” or “level”; it refers more to shape than texture.
  • ruvido — “rough” to the touch, the opposite in texture.
  • riccio — “curly,” the opposite when describing hair.

Common phrases & collocations

  • capelli lisci — straight hair.
  • acqua liscia — still water, without carbonation.
  • andare liscio — to go smoothly, without problems.
  • ballare il liscio — to dance Italian ballroom dances.

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Examples

Il tavolo è molto liscio.adjective

The table is very smooth.

Dopo il problema, tutto è andato liscio.adverb

After the problem, everything went smoothly.

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