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 dinners, yachts and free-flowing extravagance seemed somewhat out of sync with current business conditions. David Doty, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The dark snaking line of the Beni River — free-flowing and undammed — cuts through the landscape. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 June 2025 Burnley’s surge to promotion was built on the foundations of an excellent defence, but goals were not always free-flowing. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 June 2025 These states are already under Tier 1 water restrictions, meaning people cannot use free-flowing hoses, must reduce hours for landscaping, and must have conservation plans in place. Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of free-flowing was in 1875

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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