flowing
Flowing (adj) means moving smoothly and continuously, like a liquid. Example: “She wore a long, flowing gown to the gala.”
How to use flowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving or shaped in a smooth, continuous, graceful way.
Word forms
more flowing comparative, flowings plural, most flowing superlative
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She wore a long, _____ gown to the gala.
Etymology
From "flow" plus the "-ing" suffix.
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What does “flowing” mean?
The word “flowing” means moving smoothly and continuously, like a liquid. In plain terms, moving or shaped in a smooth, continuous, graceful way.
How do you pronounce “flowing”?
“Flowing” is pronounced FLOH-ihng (/ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flowing” in a sentence?
Here is “flowing” used in a sentence: “She wore a long, flowing gown to the gala.”
What is another word for “flowing”?
Words with a similar meaning to “flowing” include streaming, fluid, fluminous, fluxive, free-flowing and onrushing.
What is the opposite of “flowing”?
The opposite of “flowing” — its antonyms — are stagnant and standing.
What part of speech is “flowing”?
“Flowing” is an adjective.
Is “flowing” a common word?
“Flowing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between flowing and fluid?
As adjectives, both describe smooth, continuous movement, and they are often interchangeable, as in "flowing movements" or "fluid movements." Fluid also works as a noun meaning a liquid or gas, while flowing is usually preferred for things that stream or hang gracefully, such as flowing rivers, flowing robes, or flowing hair.
What is the opposite of flowing?
For liquids, the opposite of flowing is stagnant, standing, or still — water that does not move. For movement or style, the opposite is jerky, halting, or choppy, describing motion or prose that lacks smooth continuity.
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