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[swim-ing-lee] 
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swimmingly
[swim-ing-lee]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | as planned, cosily, easily, effectively, effortlessly, favorably, fortunately, happily, like a dream, like clockwork, prosperously, quickly, satisfyingly, smoothly, successfully, well, with flying colors, with no trouble, without a hitch |
| Antonyms: | lousy |
| Main Entry: | favorably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | opportunely, advantageously |
| Synonyms: | auspiciously, conveniently, fortunately, happily, profitably, prosperously, satisfyingly, successfully, swimmingly, to one's advantage, well |
| Antonyms: | disadvantageously, unfavorably |
| Main Entry: | fortunately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | luckily |
| Synonyms: | auspiciously, by good luck, by happy chance, favorably, happily, in good time, in the nick of time, opportunely, prosperously, providentially, satisfyingly, seasonably, successfully, swimmingly, well |
| Antonyms: | sadly, unfortunately, unhappily, unluckily |
| Main Entry: | happily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | successfully |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, aptly, auspiciously, favorably, felicitously, fortunately, gracefully, propitiously, prosperously, providentially, satisfyingly, seasonably, swimmingly, well |
| Antonyms: | unhappily, unluckily, unsuccessfully |
| Main Entry: | readily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quickly; effortlessly |
| Synonyms: | at once, at the drop of a hat, cheerfully, eagerly, easily, facilely, freely, gladly, hands down, immediately, in a jiffy, in no time, lightly, no sweat, nothing to it, piece of cake, promptly, quick as a wink, right away, slick as whistle, smoothly, speedily, straight away, swimmingly, unhesitatingly, well, willingly, without delay, without demur, without difficulty, without hesitation |
| Antonyms: | unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | excellently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | admirably, distinctively, divinely, exquisitely, extremely well, famously, fine*, flawlessly, incomparably, ingeniously, magnificently, marvelously, masterfully, nobly, notably, perfectly, remarkably, sensationally, skillfully, splendidly, superbly, supremely, swimmingly, well, wonderfully |
| Antonyms: | awkwardly, badly, poorly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | smoothly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | easily, effortlessly, simply, swimmingly, uncomplicatedly |
| Main Entry: | successfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | favorably |
| Synonyms: | auspiciously, flourishingly, fortuitously, fortunately, opportunely, profitably, propitiously, prosperously, strongly, swimmingly, thrivingly, triumphantly, victoriously, well |
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