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smoothly

/ˈsmuːðli/adverb2 syllables

Smoothly means: with no problems or difficulties.

Synonyms for smoothly1

adverb, as in with no problems or difficulties

swimmingly

What does smoothly mean?2

adverb

1

with no problems or difficulties“put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly”

2

in a smooth and diplomatic manner“‘And now,’ he said smoothly, ‘we will continue the conversation’”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Smoothly in a sentence

  • If one has organisational skills, then work should proceed smoothly.jonojet
  • Surprisingly, cleaning went smoothly while listening to music.chaarii_jpn
  • After spluttering at first, the engine is now running smoothly.sundown
  • Steam locomotives run less smoothly than electric trains.CM
  • A good mediator can make a deal go smoothly.CM
  • Pietro's wife was pregnant and he drove as smoothly as possible.Amastan
  • The door that usually never quite opens easily opened smoothly today.end
  • Your computer needs more memory to run smoothly.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of smoothly

as a adverb

comparative
smoothlier
superlative
smoothliest