Definitions
- Describing a process or action that is done without any sudden changes or interruptions. - Referring to a situation that is progressing without any obstacles or difficulties. - Talking about a conversation or interaction that is going well and without any awkwardness or tension.
- Referring to a consistent and continuous rate of progress or movement. - Describing a situation or process that is developing gradually and without any sudden changes. - Talking about a person's behavior or attitude that is consistent and reliable over time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a process or action that is ongoing and continuous.
- 2Both words imply a lack of sudden changes or interruptions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or process that is progressing in a consistent manner.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or attitude that is reliable and consistent over time.
What is the difference?
- 1Speed: Smoothingly implies a slower and more deliberate pace than steadily, which can be used to describe a faster or more rapid pace.
- 2Obstacles: Smoothingly implies a lack of obstacles or difficulties, while steadily can be used to describe a situation that is progressing despite obstacles or challenges.
- 3Intensity: Smoothingly implies a smoother and more effortless process, while steadily can be used to describe a process that requires effort and persistence.
- 4Connotation: Smoothingly has a more positive and pleasant connotation, while steadily can be neutral or even negative depending on the context.
- 5Usage: Smoothingly is less commonly used than steadily in everyday language.
Remember this!
Smoothingly and steadily both describe an ongoing process or action that is progressing without sudden changes or interruptions. However, smoothingly implies a smoother and more effortless process without obstacles or difficulties, while steadily can be used to describe a process that requires effort and persistence despite obstacles or challenges. Additionally, smoothingly is less commonly used than steadily in everyday language.
