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- [floo-uh nt]
- /ˈflu ənt/
- /ˈfluː.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [floo-uh nt]
- /ˈflu ənt/
Definitions of fluent word
- adjective fluent spoken or written with ease: fluent French. 1
- adjective fluent able to speak or write smoothly, easily, or readily: a fluent speaker; fluent in six languages. 1
- adjective fluent easy; graceful: fluent motion; fluent curves. 1
- adjective fluent flowing, as a stream. 1
- adjective fluent capable of flowing; fluid, as liquids or gases. 1
- adjective fluent easily changed or adapted; pliant. 1
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Origin of fluent
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin fluent- (stem of fluēns) flowing, present participle of fluere; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Fluent
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fluent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fluent
adj fluent
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
- vocal — of, relating to, or uttered with the voice: the vocal mechanism; vocal criticism.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
- cogent — A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing.
adjective fluent
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- self-assured — self-confident.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Antonyms for fluent
adj fluent
- effortful — marked by effort or exertion; labored.
- hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- unprepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adjective fluent
- halting — Archaic. lame; limping.
- tongue-tied — unable to speak, as from shyness, embarrassment, or surprise.
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