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fluent

UK/ˈfluːənt/ US/ˈfluənt/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

easy and graceful in shape

  • “a yacht with long, fluent curves”
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2.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

  • “a long, smooth stride”
  • “the fluid motion of a cat”
  • “the liquid grace of a ballerina”
  • “liquid prose”
3.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

  • “able to dazzle with his facile tongue”
  • “silver speech”

Origin

From Latin fluens (“flowing”), present active participle of fluō (“to flow”).

Phrases

  • fluent interface
  • socially fluent

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