smoothly

Words with a similar base: smoothly

'smoothly'

[smoothly.r.01] as in: with no problems or difficulties

Examples:
put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly
despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly

'smoothly'

[smoothly.r.02] as in: in a smooth and diplomatic manner

Examples:
`And now,' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation'

Origins

					smoothly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── smooth (English)
    └── smoothe (Middle English (1100-1500))

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