smoothly-executed
|smooth-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|
/ˈsmuːðli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
carried out skillfully and without problems
Etymology
The phrase 'smoothly-executed' is a compound of 'smoothly' and 'executed.' 'Smoothly' comes from 'smooth,' meaning 'even or without interruption,' and 'executed' is the past participle of 'execute,' meaning 'to carry out or perform.'
'Smoothly' comes from Middle English 'smothe' and 'executed' from Latin 'exsequi' via Old French 'executer.' The combination as a compound adjective is modern English usage.
Initially, 'smoothly' and 'executed' had separate meanings, but together they now describe an action performed with skill and without problems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or carried out in a smooth, efficient, and skillful manner.
The plan was smoothly-executed, with no delays or issues.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 07:18