すんなり

すんなり
adverb, onomatopoeia
smoothly; easily; slender
1. smoothly; easily
Describes something proceeding without resistance or obstacles, going as expected.
交渉(こうしょう)はすんなり(すす)んだ。
The negotiations proceeded smoothly.
(かれ)提案(ていあん)はすんなり()()れられた。
His proposal was easily accepted.
手続(てつづ)きがすんなり()わって(たす)かった。
I was glad the procedure went smoothly.
2. slender; slim
Describes an elegant, slender body shape or figure.
すんなりした体型(たいけい)女性(じょせい)
A woman with a slender figure.
すんなりとした(ゆび)がきれいだ。
Her slender fingers are beautiful.
すんなりした(あし)で、モデルみたいだ。
She has slender legs, like a model.

すんなり implies a natural, effortless quality — things proceed without resistance or struggle.

SENSE 1 (SMOOTHLY):

Describes processes, decisions, or negotiations going without a hitch. Often used with と.

  • すんなり(とお)る: to pass through easily
  • すんなり()()れる: to accept readily
  • すんなりいく: to go smoothly
  • すんなり()まる: to be decided without difficulty

SENSE 2 (SLENDER):

Describes an elegant, slim body shape. Used with した or と.

  • すんなりした(あし): slender legs
  • すんなりとした体型(たいけい): a slim figure

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • スムーズに: smoothly (loanword, slightly more formal)
  • 順調(じゅんちょう)に: smoothly, progressing well (emphasizes good progress)
  • すらりと: slenderly, gracefully (body shape only)
  • あっさり: easily, readily (can imply unexpectedly quick)