smoothly

adverbcommon in dialogue

//ˈsmuːðli//

in a smooth manner; smooth

adverb

1
in a smooth manner; smooth
talk smoothly
The plans didn't go/run as smoothly as we'd hoped.
The engine runs smoothly on diesel.

Etymology

From Middle English smoþely; equivalent to smooth + -ly.

Forms

comparative: smoothlier, more smoothly
superlative: smoothliest, most smoothly

smoky · Filled with smoke.smooth · Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.smoothie · A smooth-talking person.

smoothly · in a smooth manner; smooth

smother · To suffocate; stifle; obstruct, more or less completely, the…smug · Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively…smuggle · To import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying…

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