smoothly
adverb/ˈsmuːðli/
/ˈsmuːðli/
- in an even way, without suddenly stopping and starting again
- Traffic is now flowing smoothly again.
- The engine was running smoothly.
- without problems or difficulties
- The interview went smoothly.
- My job is to see that everything runs smoothly.
- The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently.
- in a calm or confident way
- ‘Would you like to come this way?’ he said smoothly.
- in a way that produces a smooth surface or mixture
- The colours blend smoothly together.
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