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- [smooth]
- /smuð/
- /ˈsmuːðli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smooth]
- /smuð/
Definitions of smoothly word
- adjective smoothly free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. 1
- adjective smoothly generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea. 1
- adjective smoothly free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek. 1
- adjective smoothly of uniform consistency; free from lumps, as a batter, sauce, etc. 1
- adjective smoothly free from or proceeding without abrupt curves, bends, etc.: a smooth ride. 1
- adjective smoothly allowing or having an even, uninterrupted movement or flow: smooth driving. 1
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Origin of smoothly
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; (adj.) Middle English smothe, late Old English smōth; compare Middle English smethe, Old English smēthe smooth; cognate with Old Saxon smōthi; (v.) late Middle English smothen, derivative of the adj.; replacing Middle English smethen, Old English smēth(i)an
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Parts of speech for Smoothly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smoothly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smoothly
adv smoothly
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
adverb smoothly
- aerodynamically — the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases and with the effects of such motion on bodies in the medium. Compare aerostatics (def 1).
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- collectedly — In a collected manner; calmly.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- ethereally — In an ethereal manner.
Antonyms for smoothly
adverb smoothly
- croakily — In a croaky manner.
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- hoarsely — having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
- jaggedly — having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag: the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound.
- jerkily — characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
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