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Swimmingly

usgb/ˈswɪmɪŋli/Volume
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Positive FeelingPlay
Use 'swimmingly' when you want to express that things are proceeding better than expected and with positive results. SlideHer new business is going swimmingly, exceeding all forecasts.
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Informal ContextsPlay
'Swimmingly' is casual and often used in social situations or personal updates, not in very formal writing. SlideI heard your piano lessons are going swimmingly!
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Figurative UsagePlay
Despite involving 'swimming,' it's not literal and doesn't relate to water, but to smooth progress. SlideThe software installation went swimmingly, with no issues.