FLUENTLY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

fluently

adverb

Definition of fluently

as in smoothly

without difficulty fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses

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Recent Examples of fluently For young children who haven’t yet learned to read fluently, subtitles can also be difficult to keep up with. — Hannah Silverman, Parents, 20 July 2026 Her ability to speak both Japanese and English fluently allows conversations to move beyond translation and into genuine understanding. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Joanna was born in Poland, and her daughter was born in America but both speak almost fluently in Polish. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Most enterprises simply lack internal teams who fluently bridge legacy source code and modern cloud-native targets. — Chetan Mathur, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 June 2026 Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026

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Just as the drive to work might have gone smoothly yesterday, there can be a sudden, unpredictable bottleneck on the same route today.

— Moshe Kimhi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Here are expert tips to make the transition go smoothly, not just for your child but for you, too.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026

Definition of smoothly

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Experts say that versatility is exactly what’s driving the comeback, as these vessels can shift effortlessly from dining tables to entry consoles and adapt to almost any decorating style.

— Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of effortlessly

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Engineers have to map out buildings, calculate loads and flows, and then plan where to place devices, cabling, ductwork piping most efficiently, effectively and aesthetically.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Although higher-income economies generally have better health outcomes, system design and the effectiveness of service delivery also influence how efficiently healthcare resources are used.

— Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

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With a retro California-surf-town aesthetic and easy-going, dog-friendly vibe, Pacific Point Resort makes for a scenic and satisfying stay, whether for a weekend or a quick pop-in while traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of easy

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Marquez grades well on rival teams’ models, according to analysts with several teams who were granted anonymity to speak freely.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Experts warn that freely available, powerful AIs capable of finding software flaws will render safety guardrails unenforceable, rapidly spreading advanced hacking tools worldwide.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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