fluent
flu·ent
adjective \ˈflü-ənt\Definition of FLUENT
1
a : capable of flowing : fluid b : capable of moving with ease and grace <the fluent body of a dancer>
2
a : capable of using a language easily and accurately <fluent in Spanish> <a fluent writer> b : effortlessly smooth and flowing : polished <a fluent performance> <spoke in fluent English> c : having or showing mastery of a subject or skill <fluent in mathematics>
— flu·ent·ly adverb
Examples of FLUENT
- a fluent speaker of Chinese
- <a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well>
Origin of FLUENT
Latin fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere — more at fluid
First Known Use: 1585
Related to FLUENT
- Synonyms
- eloquent, articulate, silver-tongued, well-spoken
- Antonyms
- inarticulate, ineloquent, unvocal
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