smoothly
pronunciation
How to pronounce smoothly in British English:
UK [ˈsmu:ðli]
How to pronounce smoothly in American English:
US [smuðlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- with no problems or difficulties
- with great ease and success
- in a smooth and diplomatic manner
Word Origin
- smoothly (adv.)
- 1520s, "in a smooth manner, blandly," from smooth (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "without impediment or complications" is from 1660s.
Example
- 1. It was ambitious but went very smoothly .
- 2. Can governments make sure this inevitable adjustment goes smoothly ?
- 3. Banks must be able to lose vast sums and , if they still fail , be resolved smoothly .
- 4. It switches smoothly between pages with swipe animations .
- 5. Drawers should run smoothly on glides and have stops to prevent accidentally pulling them all the way out .