as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of smoothly
The sliders and visualizations functioned smoothly, but the interface had a minor drawback.
—
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
And things don’t always go smoothly.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Crockett’s surgery itself took about three hours, and as of Thursday, her recovery has gone smoothly.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Connecticut Retail Network, previously known as the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association, favors delaying the requirement until 2027 in order to allow time for retailers and state officials to find solutions that will make the program run more smoothly.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
For months, Georgia Litle said things went smoothly in the condo.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the Aero Engine Corporation of China, the engine operated smoothly throughout the flight and remained in stable condition.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
When things didn’t go as smoothly, grit and determination made the difference.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
And things don’t always go smoothly.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Crockett’s surgery itself took about three hours, and as of Thursday, her recovery has gone smoothly.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Connecticut Retail Network, previously known as the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association, favors delaying the requirement until 2027 in order to allow time for retailers and state officials to find solutions that will make the program run more smoothly.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
For months, Georgia Litle said things went smoothly in the condo.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the Aero Engine Corporation of China, the engine operated smoothly throughout the flight and remained in stable condition.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
When things didn’t go as smoothly, grit and determination made the difference.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
-
Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
-
They’re made from a cotton-blend fabric that keeps you cool on steamy spring and summer commutes, and have a five-pocket design that effortlessly combines polish with function.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Werner said the parking lot is known to have coyotes at night, which could have easily harmed such a small dog.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Garlicky breadcrumbs, salty parm, and sweet snap peas make eating your greens extra easy.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
-
How to Cook Filet Mignon in the Broiler Learning how to cook filet mignon in the broiler makes serving an extra-special meal unbelievably easy.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Near-term focus on strategic acquisitions and opportunity to scale efficiently.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Viking river cruise cabins are usually 200 square feet, so every bit of space should be used efficiently.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
If ever mastered, this could help things like submarines navigate freely underwater without ever having to surface.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Alibaba, the e-commerce giant, has invested in open-source models, which can be downloaded and modified freely by developers.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
