swimmingly
/'swimiɳli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Very smoothly, successfully, or easily: Used to describe a process, event, or activity that proceeds without any problems or difficulties.
Usage
The adverb "swimmingly" is used to modify a verb, typically "go," to indicate that something is progressing or has progressed exceptionally well. It is often used in informal contexts to express satisfaction with how easily something was accomplished.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The project is going swimmingly; we're ahead of schedule.
- Once we resolved the initial issue, the rest of the installation went swimmingly.
- She hoped the job interview would go swimmingly.
Advanced Usage
- "to go swimmingly": This is the most common collocation, meaning to proceed very smoothly and successfully.
- After a rocky start, the merger negotiations began to go swimmingly.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoothly (adv): In a smooth, efficient, and problem-free manner. (A more common synonym.)
- Successfully (adv): In a way that accomplishes a desired aim or result.
- Without a hitch (idiom): With no problems at all. (A common idiomatic equivalent.)
Synonyms
- Effortlessly: Requiring no physical or mental exertion.
- Famously: Extremely well. (Informal, e.g., "We got on famously.")
- Like clockwork: With mechanical regularity and smoothness.
Related Idioms
- Without a glitch: Functioning perfectly with no errors or interruptions.
- In full swing: Progressing with great energy and success.
Adverb
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with no problems or difficulties
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put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly
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despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly
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