Word
seamlessly
Phoneticsseam·less·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsimɫəsɫi/
UK/sˈiːmləsli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. happening in a smooth way without any gaps or problems. You use this when two things join together so perfectly that you cannot see where one ends and the other begins.
adv. moving from one state, part, or element to another without any visible interruption or difficulty.
Examples
“The new software integrates seamlessly with your existing apps.”
“The transition from the old manager to the new one happened seamlessly, with no disruption to daily operations.”
“The architect designed the glass extension to blend seamlessly with the original stone structure, creating a harmonious balance between modern and traditional styles.”
Examples
simple
“The new software integrates seamlessly with your existing apps.”
contextual
“The transition from the old manager to the new one happened seamlessly, with no disruption to daily operations.”
complex
“The architect designed the glass extension to blend seamlessly with the original stone structure, creating a harmonious balance between modern and traditional styles.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Real-World Examples
“It feels like a long time ago now, when he was 17 and fit seamlessly into Borussia Dortmund’s attacking diamond with Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho.” “If he drops back in a race, he recovers seamlessly and quickly.” Etymology
From seamless + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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