For the time being, everything is going swimmingly.
Source: tatoeba (11469697)
Swimmingly
/ˈswɪmɪŋli/
Synonyms for "swimmingly" (28 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (8)
Related words (14)
no sweaton easy termsprosperouslyreadilysatisfyinglysimplysmoothlysuccessfullythrivinglyto good purposeto some purposewellwithout difficulty
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: beyond all expectation, boomingly, easily, effortlessly, facilely.
- Sentence evidence is available for swimmingly, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "swimmingly".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "swimmingly"
Keep "swimmingly" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "swimmingly" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "swimmingly", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "swimmingly" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
My life is going swimmingly.
Source: tatoeba (11481195)
Bear your Hips ſwimmingly, tholl loll, loll, / Keep your Eyes languiſhing, tholl loll, loll, […]
Source: wiktionary
By the angels who tear forth the ſouls of ſome with violence; and by thoſe who draw forth the ſouls of others with gentleneſs; by thoſe who glide ſwimmingly through the air with the commands of God; […]: on a certain day, the diſturbing blaſt of the trumpet ſhall diſturb the univerſe; and the ſubſequent blaſt ſhall follow it.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "swimmingly"?
Closest matches include beyond all expectation, boomingly, easily, effortlessly, facilely.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "swimmingly"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.