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swimmingly

/ˈswɪm.ɪŋ.li/
swim · ming · ly
Adjective:swimming
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• adverb

1

In a smooth, effortless, and highly satisfactory manner; without difficulty or obstruction.

Example

"The charity fundraiser went swimmingly, exceeding our financial goals within the first two hours."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Swimmingly" is used almost exclusively in the collocation "go swimmingly" (or "get along swimmingly") to mean progressing smoothly and without obstacles; it is never used in modern English to refer literally to the act of swimming.

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• Nearby Words

swimmable
swimmer
swimming
swimmingly
swimsuit
swimsuited
swimwear

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the present participle of "swim" plus "-ly," drawing on the metaphor of an object floating or gliding effortlessly along a current of water.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swimmingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swimmingly
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