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 Just as the drive to work might have gone smoothly yesterday, there can be a sudden, unpredictable bottleneck on the same route today. — Moshe Kimhi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Here are expert tips to make the transition go smoothly, not just for your child but for you, too. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026 The performance moved smoothly along at a breakneck pace, evenly showcasing each of the big stars, while still managing to feel like a cohesive performance as opposed to just a series of snippets sewn together. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 This one went about as smoothly as the Dodgers could have hoped. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 July 2026 James was also utilized as a facilitator and had his share of struggles running the offense smoothly. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Bubes served as the organizer of Finch’s staff, the one who kept things running smoothly and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The shaft seal took about 10 days of use to run smoothly and worked best when paired with argon gas. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 This one small step can make or break how smoothly a visit goes. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

Adverb

Experts say that versatility is exactly what’s driving the comeback, as these vessels can shift effortlessly from dining tables to entry consoles and adapt to almost any decorating style.

— Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Videos online showed buses easily gliding through emptied lanes.

— John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026
The detective-heroines (and especially the actress-detectives) in this canon are careful about how performance might be extended to social duplicity, dishonesty, and fraud—but the lady criminals of Victorian detective fiction cross this line easily.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

With a retro California-surf-town aesthetic and easy-going, dog-friendly vibe, Pacific Point Resort makes for a scenic and satisfying stay, whether for a weekend or a quick pop-in while traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of easy

Adverb

This architecture allows robots to learn physical skills more efficiently while reducing the amount of task-specific data needed for deployment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Having Puntarenas as a central base allows productions to move efficiently between islands, mainland ports, and urban support facilities without the logistical complexity typically associated with island filming.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

Adverb

Marquez grades well on rival teams’ models, according to analysts with several teams who were granted anonymity to speak freely.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Experts warn that freely available, powerful AIs capable of finding software flaws will render safety guardrails unenforceable, rapidly spreading advanced hacking tools worldwide.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026