Pronunciation: /ˈfluːəntli/

Definitions of fluently

adverb in a smooth and flowing manner; without hesitation or interruption

Example Sentences

A1 She speaks English fluently.

A2 He can communicate fluently in Spanish.

B1 They are able to express themselves fluently in French.

B2 The professor lectured fluently on the topic.

C1 The diplomat spoke fluently in multiple languages.

C2 The renowned author writes fluently in both English and French.

Examples of fluently in a Sentence

formal She speaks fluently in multiple languages, making her a valuable asset in international business.

informal I can't believe how fluently he can rap, it's like he was born to do it.

slang She's so good at makeup, she can apply eyeliner fluently with her eyes closed.

figurative The river flowed fluently through the valley, as if it had a mind of its own.

Grammatical Forms of fluently

past tense

spoke

plural

fluently

comparative

more fluently

superlative

most fluently

present tense

speaks

future tense

will speak fluently

perfect tense

has spoken fluently

continuous tense

is speaking fluently

singular

fluent

positive degree

fluently

infinitive

to speak fluently

gerund

speaking fluently

participle

spoken fluently

Origin and Evolution of fluently

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'fluently' originated from the Latin word 'fluentem' which means 'flowing'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the smooth and uninterrupted flow of language or speech, 'fluently' has evolved to also encompass proficiency and ease in communication or performance.