smoothly — in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsmuːðli/
Example Sentences
- His presentation went so smoothly that even his pet hamster in the audience applauded.
- The negotiation proceeded smoothly without any major disagreements.
- She managed to smoothly change the topic when her mom asked about her grades.
smoothly
ADVERB[/ˈsmuːðli/]
in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems
in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems
She plays smoothly and coolly, creating music truly beautiful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'smōth' meaning 'soft' or 'not rough', which originates from Germanic roots. The word initially described the physical texture of surfaces lacking roughness, and later evolved to mean 'proceeding without difficulty' or 'flowing easily'.
Breakdown
smooth (adjective: soft, free from roughness) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives, denoting manner or quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His presentation went so smoothly that even his pet hamster in the audience applauded.”
“The negotiation proceeded smoothly without any major disagreements.”
“She managed to smoothly change the topic when her mom asked about her grades.”
“The software update installed smoothly on all computers.”
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