fluent
Fluent (adj) means Able to speak or write a language accurately, smoothly, and with ease. Example: “After five years in Spain, she became fluent in Spanish.”
How to use fluent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to use a language smoothly and confidently, without struggling for words.
Word forms
more fluent comparative, fluents plural, most fluent superlative
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After five years in Spain, she became _____ in Spanish.
Etymology
From Latin fluens, "flowing," the present participle of fluere ("to flow").
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What does “fluent” mean?
The word “fluent” means able to speak or write a language accurately, smoothly, and with ease. In plain terms, able to use a language smoothly and confidently, without struggling for words.
How do you pronounce “fluent”?
“Fluent” is pronounced FLOO-uhnt (/ˈfluənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fluent” in a sentence?
Here is “fluent” used in a sentence: “After five years in Spain, she became fluent in Spanish.”
What is another word for “fluent”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fluent” include runny.
What is the opposite of “fluent”?
The opposite of “fluent” — its antonyms — is laborious.
What part of speech is “fluent”?
“Fluent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fluent” come from?
The word “fluent” comes from Latin. From Latin fluens, "flowing," the present participle of fluere ("to flow").
Is “fluent” a common word?
“Fluent” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.