Smoothly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsmuːðlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word smoothly
Brit.  |ˈsmuːðlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word smoothly

adverb

- with no problems or difficulties (syn: swimmingly)
put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly
- in a smooth and diplomatic manner
'And now,' he said smoothly, 'we will continue the conversation'

Extra examples

'And now,' he said smoothly, 'we will continue the conversation'

Traffic has been flowing smoothly from east to west.

The grain flowed smoothly down the elevator chute.

He smoothly interpolates fragments from other songs into his own.

...because the paint was so old, it was ropy and couldn't be smoothly applied to the wood...

Everything was working smoothly, there was no flap.

Life ran smoothly in its ordinary grooves.

The whisperous, hissing sound of smoothly sliding waters.

Credit must go to Fiona for making sure everything ran smoothly.

The car accelerated smoothly away.

Is the engine running smoothly?

Apart from one or two flare-ups the match went fairly smoothly.

A great deal of time and effort has gone into ensuring that the event runs smoothly.

Andy kept things running smoothly (=happening in the way they should) while I was away.

This car rides smoothly

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