smoothly

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmuːðli/
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  • Hyphenation: smooth‧ly

Adverb

smoothly (comparative smoothlier or more smoothly, superlative smoothliest or most smoothly)

  1. in a smooth manner
    talk smoothly
    The plans didn't go as smoothly as we'd hoped.

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