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 The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face. — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 The deodorants that made the cut applied smoothly without excessive residue or irritation and helped keep underarms feeling fresh throughout the day. — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026 Data orchestration is the process of knowing which data to use to keep AI infrastructure running smoothly. — Harsh Verma, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 In my hypothetical example, his 2026 fortune falls from $908 billion reported by Forbes to about $317 billion in my counterfactual 10 percent wealth tax example (again, assuming his wealth over the past 10 years grew smoothly). — Jeff Hoopes, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 These atoms briefly grab passing lithium ions via temporary lithium-nitrogen bonds, stripping away bulky electrolyte solvent molecules and guiding them smoothly into the cathode active material. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 But, as developers across the board push the envelope for cutting-edge graphics, buying a PC or video card that can run the RPG smoothly—without turning it into a pool of pixel mush or a stutter fest at one frame per second—can be expensive. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 With a solid Intel Core 7 processor, everyday productivity tasks will run smoothly, and the sizable screen is great for video streaming. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 If this week continues to go smoothly, the flame-throwing right-hander is expected to be on the NLDS roster. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly

Adverb

With a dedicated mobile phone to contact your butlers, every need is effortlessly addressed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Tackle stubborn messes effortlessly with the Roborock Q7 L5 Robot Vacuum and Mop.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

That minor viral hiccup passed easily because of Freeman’s apologies and Williams owning up to his mistake.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Intel made a big push to boost efficiency after its 14th-generation desktop chips, which were known for drawing a lot of power and easily hitting thermal limits.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

While the majority of guests were adults, children are well catered for at the hotel's restaurants, and the central location of the property makes getting home early easy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
These are 10 of the best Airbnbs in the Cotswolds, each an ideal spot to slink back to after a busy day of taking it easy.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of easy

Adverb

Company executives note that this flexibility will help GM scale vehicle production more efficiently, broaden customer reach, and improve profit margins.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Executives like Waldron say this should help the bank run more efficiently.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of efficiently

Adverb

For one, the system was demonstrated in simulations, not a full real-world demonstration in which a freely operating robot continuously read someone's EEG and corrected its behavior around the house.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
That behavior resembles a liquid crystal, where molecules can move freely but still maintain directional alignment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026