Entry Word: fluid

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 capable of moving like a liquid <warm the jam until it is fluid, then spread it over the cake>

Synonyms flowing, fluent, liquid

Related Words diluted, thin, watery, weak

Near Antonyms clotted, coagulated, gelatinous, gelled, jelled, jellied, thick; gluey, glutinous, gooey, gummy, viscous

Antonyms hard, solid

2 capable of being readily changed <the script is fluid, so be prepared for last-minute rewrites> — see flexible 1
3 involving minimal difficulty or effort <the dance looked smooth and fluid, though backstage we could see the dancer gasping for breath and sweating from the effort> — see easy 1
4 likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly <his arrival plans are fluid, so expect him anytime> — see fickle 1