Here's a breakdown of the word's meaning:
* Smoothly: There's no rough or jerky movement.
* Effortlessly: It seems to happen without any force or struggle.
* Over a surface: It can refer to moving on a physical surface like ice or water, or metaphorically over time or a situation.
Examples:
* The ice skater glided across the rink with grace.
* The bird glided effortlessly through the air.
* Time glided by as we talked.
* The meeting glided smoothly towards its conclusion.
The word "glided" suggests a sense of fluidity, elegance, and ease.