Etymology

smoothly

smooth·ly
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Today it means: In a smooth manner; smooth. Full definition →

Middle English smoþely
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromsmoþely
  2. English todaysmoothly

From Middle English smoþely; equivalent to smooth + -ly.

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