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Definition of fluent

fluent

/ˈfluː.ənt/
flu · ent
Adverb:fluently
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• adjective

1

Able to express oneself easily, smoothly, and articulately, or able to speak or write a particular foreign language effortlessly and accurately.

Example

"After living in Madrid for five years, she became completely fluent in Spanish."

2

Moving, proceeding, or executed with effortless grace and smoothness.

Example

"The pianist captivated the audience with her fluent technique across the keyboard."

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• Rhymes for fluent

• Nearby Words

fluctuation
flue
fluency
fluent
fluently
fluff
fluffball

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin fluentem, the present participle of fluere ('to flow'), originally used literally to describe flowing water before shifting to smooth, effortless speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fluent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fluent
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