fluent

adjective

ˈflü-ənt How to pronounce fluent (audio)
Definition of fluentnext
1
as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well

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2
as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid heated the wax until it was fluent, then poured it into the mold

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3
as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort a fluent performance of one of the oldest magic tricks in the book

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Recent Examples of fluent Other culturally fluent moments appear in small details, like the mandala bowls in the bathroom. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Some Native languages have just a few dozen fluent speakers, while others have none. — Kadin Mills, NPR, 26 July 2026 An avid reader, the younger Forster was fluent in German, French, English, and Russian. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
  1. articulate
  2. liquid
  3. smooth
  4. eloquent
  5. flowing
  6. easy
  7. vocal
  8. fluid
Adjective
  • Benedict Cumberbatch got the cheekbones and the nimble, articulate language tools.
    — Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But there are dangers when framing aid in dying in relation to a single life story, particularly when that story’s main character is an attractive and articulate newlywed who suffered a tragic illness.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate
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  • Many people struggled to determine how much liquid to add to dissolve the powder and the correct dose to draw up once it was dissolved.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers analyzed all five types of mucus using various techniques, including proteomics, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, cryoscanning electron microscopy, and liquid chromatography.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquid
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  • The shampoo makes my hair feel squeaky clean and refreshed without stripping my hair and the conditioner makes my hair feel glassy and smooth like butter.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Venus enters Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, helping conversations feel smoother, warmer, and more persuasive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • When Kent Jones was a critic at Film Comment, he was known for, among many other things, his eloquent and insightful analyses of performance.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
  • What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of eloquent
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  • By studying these features, scientists hope to piece together how flowing water once helped shape the Red Planet’s surface.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • Cease made similarly easy work of the Red Sox in a 1-2-3 first inning that ended with a Rutschman strikeout, but Boston fared significantly better against him overall.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There’s ready-to-wear, sure, but also accessories that are easy to carry from one season to the next.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of easy
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  • Together, Clancy’s vocal, physical and written messages offered key insights into her perspective in the second week of her trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Elevating other leaders that are on our team to be more vocal out there.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
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  • The race has been fluid, with several candidates entering and exiting the contest in the weeks leading up to the primary.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Studies show that drinking more fluid—preferably water—can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
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