fluent — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. That flows; flowing, liquid.

   Examples

   fluent handwriting

   For time is a fleeting thing, and which appeareth as in a shadow, with the matter ever gliding, alwaies fluent, without ever being stable or permanent[…].

2. Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.

   Examples

   She's fluent in French.

   The clerk had, I'm afraid, a shrew of a wife—shrill, vehement, and fluent.

3. Being or relating to a fluent interface.

   Examples

   The payment processor offers a fluent API.

Noun

1. A continuous variable, especially one with respect to time in Newton's Method of Fluxions.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

Adjective

1. smooth and unconstrained in movement

   Synonyms

   fluidliquidsmooth

   Examples

   a long, smooth stride

   the fluid motion of a cat

   More examples (1)

   the liquid grace of a ballerina

2. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

   Synonyms

   eloquentfacilesilversilver-tonguedsmooth-spoken

   Examples

   able to dazzle with his facile tongue

   silver speech