adjective
fluent
FLOO-unt/ˈfluːənt/
Proceeding smoothly and without effort.
Her fluent explanation makes the complicated process easy to understand.
Etymology
The underlying image is speech flowing like water. Fluent applied both to freely flowing water and to speakers whose words came readily, connecting physical flow with ease of expression.
In context
linking will just make you sound more like a native speaker you will automatically sound more fluent and more natural native speakers connect words together
More examples
- He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
- The pianist plays with fluent, graceful movements.
- Daily practice helps her writing become more fluent.
Forms
fluent · more fluent · most fluent
fluency noun — Ease and smoothness in expression or movement.
fluently adverb — In a smooth and effortless manner.
Similar words
- smooth
- Emphasizes continuity without awkward pauses, interruptions, or sudden changes.
- effortless
- Emphasizes lack of strain rather than smoothness or expressive skill.