Gilded SMOOTHLY is a term used to describe a successful and smooth sailing journey. It is derived from the word 'GILD', which means to cover something with a thin layer of gold, and 'SMOOTHLY', which means without any difficulty or interruption. The term is often used to describe a successful and effortless voyage, as if it were covered in a thin layer of gold. The crossword solution for this term is 'sailed', which is an appropriate word to describe a journey taken by boat.