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WotD: Swimmingly
Have you ever had a day when everything went exactly as planned?
Perhaps a meeting went perfectly, or a project turned out even better than you expected.
When things go this well, you might say they went swimmingly if you are British.
You might even use swimmingly if you live in Britain.
Swimmingly is an adverb that means something is going smoothly without any troubles.
For example, if you were throwing a takoyaki party and everything went swimmingly, it means your guests enjoyed making and eating the food, and the atmosphere was lively.
The word helps capture a sense of ease and enjoyment, making it very descriptive.
It’s interesting to note that swimmingly is more commonly used in British English.
You might hear it often in the UK, while in Canada or the US, people might use different expressions, such as “everything went great” or “it went very well.”
This difference highlights the unique flair of British English.
Saying that things went swimmingly rolls off the tongue like water off a duck’s back and adds a bit of charm to conversations.
When we say that our plans went swimmingly, we often evoke a feeling of relaxation and satisfaction.
Picture a delightful afternoon where everything flows together; that’s the essence of the word.
When our lives run swimmingly, we tend to feel a bit more content and hopeful about what’s to come.
Try using the word swimmingly in your next conversation with someone from the UK!
Don’t use it with Americans; they’ll just get confused.
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