SMOOTHLY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothly

adverb

Definition of smoothly

as in effortlessly

without difficulty we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project

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Recent Examples of smoothly Just as the drive to work might have gone smoothly yesterday, there can be a sudden, unpredictable bottleneck on the same route today. — Moshe Kimhi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Here are expert tips to make the transition go smoothly, not just for your child but for you, too. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026 The performance moved smoothly along at a breakneck pace, evenly showcasing each of the big stars, while still managing to feel like a cohesive performance as opposed to just a series of snippets sewn together. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 This one went about as smoothly as the Dodgers could have hoped. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 July 2026 James was also utilized as a facilitator and had his share of struggles running the offense smoothly. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Bubes served as the organizer of Finch’s staff, the one who kept things running smoothly and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The shaft seal took about 10 days of use to run smoothly and worked best when paired with argon gas. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 This one small step can make or break how smoothly a visit goes. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

Adverb

Experts say that versatility is exactly what’s driving the comeback, as these vessels can shift effortlessly from dining tables to entry consoles and adapt to almost any decorating style.

— Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Although factors like insulation, ductwork, and proper equipment sizing are most important for cooling a home efficiently, the layout of your home can have a significant impact on how hard your air conditioning system needs to work.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
To generate enough trust for users to use the system efficiently in their daily business work, there should be no unnecessary friction.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

Adverb

The station is asking everyone to avoid the area over the next few days so repair crews and emergency services can move freely.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Before the war, about a fifth of the world’s oil passed freely through the narrow international waterway.

— Jackie Northam, NPR, 17 July 2026