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 Making the comeback last Adapting to shoppers has not always gone smoothly. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 And so far, things seem to be operating smoothly — something local residents have grown to expect, given the high caliber of local elections officials and the careful oversight of political parties. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of workers will be scurrying around the downtown arena each day, ensuring the marathon run of events unfolds smoothly. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The Duo smoothly transitions from the front screen to the inner screen, apps open swiftly, and multitasking isn't a challenge at all. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 However, after a poor start to the season, not everything is running smoothly in the Palouse. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026 Regular cleaning ensures better-tasting coffee and keeps your machine running smoothly. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 While the seat slid back and forth smoothly, the seatback recline lever on the side didn’t work. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Developed in direct collaboration with garment manufacturers Becri, United Textiles Group and Padma, the tool incorporates factory feedback to ensure production can proceed smoothly without constant callbacks. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

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— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
In the years since, Turner has ping-ponged between shades, effortlessly changing it up from blonde to red to brunette and back again.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Called Sichuan, the Type 076 vessel can easily help operate stealth drones using it as a large maritime combat platform.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
What Florida would be choosing School vaccination requirements help communities establish herd immunity, which is when enough people are vaccinated to prevent a disease from easily spreading.

— Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

When things are flowing, shots are going down, the game is kind of easy.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
This cardigan matching set makes getting dressed for a travel day ridiculously easy, with a cropped cardigan and coordinating bottoms that didn’t require much thought.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of easy

Adverb

Every team’s games will stream locally, with many franchises also airing contests on freely available over-the-air broadcast stations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The business terms, which were originally supposed to go into effect on October 30th, appeared to give Meta permission to freely scrape the new sites that use its platforms, while using the material for AI training.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026