Meaning
smooth; straight
- smooth
- still, non-sparkling (water)
- straight, undiluted
- easy, without problems
In a sentence
Questo tavolo è liscio e molto facile da pulire.
This table is smooth and very easy to clean.
Lo vuoi liscio o con un po' d'acqua?
Do you want it straight or with a little water?
Pensavo fosse difficile, invece è stato tutto liscio.
I thought it was difficult, but instead it all went smoothly.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| liscio | masculine · singular |
| liscia | feminine · singular |
| lisci | masculine · plural |
| lisce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use liscio for texture or surface; use semplice for “easy/simple” in most contexts. Un problema liscio is not idiomatic.
- For drinks, liscio means “straight/neat,” opposite con ghiaccio or allungato. Common with whisky, grappa, rum.
- With body-hair meaning, it’s informal and context-sensitive; prefer depilato or rasato in neutral or medical contexts.