adv ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   in a smooth manner; smooth

   "talk smoothly"

Adverb

1. 1
   with no problems or difficulties wordnet
2. 2
   in a smooth and diplomatic manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

swimminglyardentlyartfullyastutelycagilycalmly

Example

More examples

"This car is running less smoothly than it used to."

Etymology

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

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