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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 plant’s free-flowing, natural form is quite lovely; however, these versatile shrubs can also be sheared into formal hedges or topiary, limbed up into a standard form, and otherwise trained. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Spacek had already starred in Badlands and Carrie when 3 Women came out in 1977, but nothing prepared her for director Robert Altman’s free-flowing production. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025 Soften the jacket’s edges with free-flowing shapes and romantic fabrics. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Dec. 2025.

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