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smoothly

UK/ˈsmuːðli/ US/ˈsmuðli/ fairly common

adverb

1.

with no problems or difficulties

  • “put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly”
2.

with great ease and success

  • “in spite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly”
Synonyms
3.

in a smooth and diplomatic manner

  • “And now,”
  • “we will continue the conversation”

Origin

From Middle English smoþely; equivalent to smooth + -ly.

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