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smoothly-crafted

|smooth-ly-craft-ed|

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🇺🇸

/ˈsmuːðli ˈkræftɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˈsmuːðli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

elegantly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'smoothly-crafted' originates from the combination of 'smoothly' and 'crafted', where 'smoothly' is derived from 'smooth', meaning 'even or without roughness', and 'crafted' from 'craft', meaning 'to make or construct with skill'.

Historical Evolution

'smoothly' evolved from Old English 'smōð', and 'crafted' from Old English 'cræftan', meaning 'to build or make'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'smoothly' meant 'without roughness', and 'crafted' meant 'made with skill'. Together, they evolved to describe something made with elegance and precision.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

skillfully and elegantly made or constructed.

The smoothly-crafted sculpture was admired by all.

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Last updated: 2025/06/11 02:40