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sulava — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fluid noun A substance, such as a liquid or gas, that flows and takes the shape of its container.
  • graceful adjective Moving or shaped in a smooth, elegant way.
  • loose adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
  • sinuous adj Bending and curving repeatedly, like a winding path.
  • smooth adjective Having an even surface, free of bumps or roughness.
  • suave adj Charming, smooth-mannered, and confident, sometimes in a way that feels a little too polished to be trusted.

Senses

sulava is used for these senses in English:

  • fluid Moving smoothly, or giving the impression of a liquid in motion.
  • graceful Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
  • loose Relaxed.
  • sinuous Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.
  • smooth Suave; sophisticated.
  • smooth (of a motion) Unbroken.
  • smooth operator (idiomatic) A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.
  • suave (of a person) Charming though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. [from 1830s]

fluid — full definition

  1. noun A substance, such as a liquid or gas, that flows and takes the shape of its container.
  2. adj Changing easily or continuously; not fixed.
  3. adj Moving smoothly and gracefully.

graceful — full definition

  1. adjective Moving or shaped in a smooth, elegant way.
  2. adjective Handling a difficult situation with dignity, humility, and good manners.
  3. adjective Happening smoothly and without sudden disruption.
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