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Definition of fluently

fluently

/ˈfluː.ənt.li/
flu · ent · ly

Adjective:fluent
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1

In a manner that expresses oneself easily, articulately, and accurately, especially in a foreign language.

Example

"After living in Tokyo for five years, she was able to speak Japanese fluently."


2

In a smooth, graceful, and effortless manner.

Example

"The pianist's fingers moved fluently across the keys during the complex sonata."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective fluent plus the adverbial suffix -ly, tracing back to the Latin verb fluere, meaning "to flow."

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