SWIMMINGLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

swimmingly

adverb

ˈswi-miŋ-lē

Definition of swimmingly

as in nicely

in a pleasing way the rehearsals were going swimmingly until half the cast came down with the flu

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Recent Examples of swimmingly Everything was going swimmingly for the Cowboys until the day before their penultimate conference game, when a tragic plane crash took the lives of women's basketball coaches Kurt Budke and Miranda Serna. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 But the Gen-X icons reportedly got along swimmingly and have long referred to each other as husband and wife because of their wedding scene. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 As Mercury enters Cancer, an office negotiation goes swimmingly. — Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Maybe Devers’ power could have given the club a lift, but things haven’t exactly been going swimmingly for him or his new club out west. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimmingly

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Thierry Henry, the former Barcelona and France forward, put it nicely in an interview with Marca in May.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Foods and habits to avoid at breakfast Not every breakfast plays nicely with GLP-1 drugs.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The financial and footballing clout of the Premier League is well-established, but the World Cup only highlighted that point further.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As for pricing, expect the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 to be well north of the over $180,000 base price for a current GLS 600.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Definition of well

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This breakfast recipe is deliciously easy—a quick stir-together batter, a simple edible decoration, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Bradač’s proof—and its subsequent refinement—brings the walls deliciously close to touching.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

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Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Definition of enjoyably

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With its outdoor-friendly build, rich bass, and already more affordable price for a great-sounding speaker, this deal needs to be on your invitation list.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
The community does not need another great-sounding but impossible-to-implement program.

— Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Fans say that the swirls of lemon filling are delightfully gooey, and that Costco’s blondies go above and beyond when delivering on the lemon flavor.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

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Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

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