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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/11 02:40
