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 For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 On the positive side, the iPhone’s speed was fine with zero lag, and its apps integrated far more smoothly with my smart home products than Android ever managed. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The result was that all of the projects were completed smoothly and early, leaving me feeling renewed and ready to take on more. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 Offensively, things went smoothly before the snap, and the quarterbacks mostly had time to make plays downfield. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Major upgrades include electromagnetic systems, such as arresting gear to catch landing aircraft safely and smoothly (replacing old hydraulic recovery systems) and electromagnetic linear motors rather than cables to move munitions. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Instead of opting for a matte formula, look for hydrating concealers with hyaluronic acid or ceramides that will layer onto skin smoothly and keep it hydrated throughout the day, without clinging to lines. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026 And with new car prices approaching $50,000, many owners want to keep their vehicles running smoothly as long as possible. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 This could happen smoothly with no stock impact, or trigger trough fears. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

Adverb

Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The result is a style that moves effortlessly from morning to night, through work and any commitments after.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

The design utilizes otherwise dead space under the access stairs and jumping platforms and transforms them into equipment rooms to hide away pumps and other accessories while keeping them easily accessible for maintenance.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
While ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, helped spark a flurry of competition and advances for large language models, the same idea isn’t easily applied to robots because of their complexity.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

The facility houses machine shops, fabrication shops, a sewing team, a paint shop, and all kinds of skilled professionals who keep Disneyland beautiful and running efficiently.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Grade, deposit size, continuity, depth, and metallurgical characteristics all affect whether ore can be processed efficiently.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of efficiently

Adverb

Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Keeping your registers from getting choked with dust also allows air to flow freely into your home.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026