smoothly

smooth  (sm)

adj. smooth·er, smooth·est

1. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.

2. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.

3.

a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubble: felt his smooth cheek after the close shave.

b. Having a short dense flat coat. Used of dogs.

4. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.

5. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride.

6. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation.

7. Serene: a smooth temperament.

8. Bland: a smooth wine.

9. Ingratiatingly polite and agreeable.

10. Having no grossness or coarseness in dress or manner.

v. smoothed, smooth·ing, smoothes

v.tr.

1. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled.

2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties.

3. To soothe or tranquilize; make calm.

4. To make less harsh or crude; refine.

v.intr.

To become smooth.

n.

1. The act of smoothing.

2. A smooth surface or part.

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[Middle English smothe, from Old English smth.]

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smoother n.

smoothly adv.

smoothness n.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	smoothly - with no problems or difficulties; "put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly"; "despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly" swimmingly
	2.	smoothly - in a smooth and diplomatic manner; "`And now,' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation'"

Translations

smoothly [ˈsmuːðlɪ] adv (= easily) → fácilmente;

everything went smoothly → todo fue sobre ruedas

smoothly [ˈsmuːðlɪ] adv (= easily) → facilement, sans difficulté(s);

everything went smoothly → tout s'est bien passé

smoothly [ˈsmuːðlɪ] smooth adv → reibungslos, glatt;

everything went smoothly smooth → alles ging glatt über die Bühne

smoothly [ˈsmuːðlɪ] adv (= easily) → liscio;

everything went smoothly → tutto andò liscio