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