Definition Synonyms
Definition of smoothly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
motionin an even, continuous way without problems or stops
- The meeting went smoothly and finished early.
2.
diplomacyRare in a tactful and diplomatic wayRare
- He handled the negotiation smoothly, avoiding any conflict.
Expressions with smoothly
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operate without problems with everything working well together
The new software update helped the computers run smoothly all day.
all events are happening without problems or delays
Everything's going smoothly with the new project.
proceed without problems delays or serious difficulties
The presentation will go smoothly if we practice one more time.
Origin of smoothly
English, smooth (even) + -ly (adverbial suffix)
Terms with smoothly included in their meaning
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general movement
move smoothly along a surface
insertion
insert or place something smoothly
physical skill
ability to use body parts smoothly
movement
easily and smoothly without obstacles
reflective quality
reflecting light smoothly and brightly
movement
the act of moving smoothly along a surface
movement
move smoothly without much effort
movement
move smoothly from a higher place to a lower place
movement
move smoothly from one place to another
movement
move smoothly and continuously like water
liquid
move smoothly from a container or place
activity
start to perform an activity smoothly
general movement
move smoothly and continuously
smooth movement
the act of moving smoothly along a surface
smooth movement
the action of moving smoothly and effortlessly
water travel
move smoothly down a water body
movement
move smoothly down a surface
movement
move smoothly into a position
physical movement
move smoothly off a surface
movement
move smoothly to the side
movement
move smoothly through a space
movement
move downwards smoothly or easily
dance
spin around quickly and smoothly
smooth movement
moving smoothly without active effort
Examples of smoothly in a sentence
The new software runs smoothly even on older computers. The ambassador smoothly deflected the sensitive question. She smoothly navigated the tricky diplomatic situation.
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- French:en douceur, avec tact, ...
- German:reibungslos, taktvoll, ...
- Italian:senza intoppi, con tatto, ...
- Spanish:sin contratiempos, con diplomacia, ...
- Portuguese:suavemente, com diplomacia, ...
- Chinese:顺利地, 圆滑地, ...
- Japanese:スムーズに, 巧みに, ...
- Arabic:بِسَلاسَة, بِدِبْلُومَاسِيَّةٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּצוּרָה חֲלָקָה, בְּדִיפְּלוֹמַטִּיּוּת, ...
- Russian:гладко, тактично, ...
- Ukrainian:гладко, дипломатично, ...
- Hindi:बिना किसी रुकावट के, सहजता से, ...
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