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a
: able to speak a language easily and very well
a fluent speaker
a fluent speaker of Chinese
—often + inHe is fluent in Chinese.
b
Note: Language that is fluent is language that is spoken easily and very well.
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: done in a smooth and easy way
We admired their fluent [=fluid] movement across the dance floor.
a fluent performance
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fluent. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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