Smoothly

Pronunciation: /ˈsmuð.li/

Definitions of smoothly

adverb in a smooth manner; without difficulties or obstacles

Example Sentences

A1 The baby slept smoothly through the night.

A2 She glided smoothly across the dance floor.

B1 The project transitioned smoothly from planning to execution.

B2 The car's engine ran smoothly without any issues.

C1 The negotiations proceeded smoothly, reaching a successful agreement.

C2 The company's expansion into new markets went smoothly, increasing profits.

Examples of smoothly in a Sentence

formal The project was completed smoothly and ahead of schedule.

informal The party went smoothly without any hiccups.

slang The plan went off without a hitch and everything ran smoothly.

figurative Her dance moves were so fluid, it was like she was gliding smoothly across the floor.

Grammatical Forms of smoothly

• past tense: smoothed
• plural: smoothlies
• comparative: smoother
• superlative: smoothest
• present tense: smooth
• future tense: will smooth
• perfect tense: have smoothed
• continuous tense: is smoothing
• singular: smoothly
• positive degree: smooth
• infinitive: to smooth
• gerund: smoothing
• participle: smoothed

Origin and Evolution of smoothly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'smoothly' originated from the Old English word 'smothe', which meant 'free from roughness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smoothly' has retained its original meaning of being free from roughness, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe processes or actions that are carried out without difficulty or interruption.