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 In moderate traffic conditions, BlueCruise executes all of the above smoothly and predictably without requiring driver input. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 For a precision folding bike where millimeter-perfect alignment dictates how smoothly the hinges open and close, keeping the metal perfectly straight is a manufacturing advantage. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 Two of his fellow Jewish students changed their names upon graduation from Yale, just to make life go more smoothly. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Loose hinges can affect how smoothly your door opens and closes. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 While traffic moved smoothly mid-morning, delays remained likely. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 If any of these situations arise, here’s how to drain your washing machine, along with preventive measures to keep your appliance running smoothly. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026 In one demonstration, the robot smoothly transitioned from walking into a cartwheel and then returned to walking. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 But Philipps’ preemptive scan saved her life, and the surgery went smoothly. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

Adverb

Versatile, timeless, and effortlessly stylish, the Italian leather loafers have a removable Ortholite insole and are designed with support in mind.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Streamline Cap Table And Valuation Work Cap table management and 409A valuations deliver the biggest automation wins, eliminating manual errors, dramatically reducing turnaround times and scaling effortlessly with client growth.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

He was beloved for his grace and elegance on the court and his easy-going manner off it.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of easy

Adverb

The process is still largely done by hand because machines have not been developed that can efficiently remove the delicate threads without damaging the product.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
People moving efficiently through space, eyes down, earbuds in, interacting with screens instead of humans.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026