adverb
- With no problems or difficulties.
- usage: "put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly"; "despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly"
- synonyms: swimmingly
- In a smooth and diplomatic manner.
- usage: "`And now,' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation'"
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