free-flowing

adjective

free-flow·​ing ˈfrē-ˌflō-iŋ How to pronounce free-flowing (audio)
: characterized by easy freedom in movement, progression, or style
a free-flowing essay

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The Vince Camuto Drop Shoulder Sweater features a drop shoulder and V-neck that is free-flowing enough to tuck in your favorite pair of jeans. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 Rare earths, in particular, became a key sticking point, and earlier guarantees of a free-flowing rare-earth market never materialized. David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 The 21-year-old and his professional partner Witney Carson completed an energetic, free-flowing performance with smiles glued to their faces. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025 To that point, mediation is confidential and—compared to a trial—more relaxed and free-flowing. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free-flowing was in 1837

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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