fluent

adjective

flu·​ent ˈflü-ənt 

1

a

: capable of flowing : fluid

powdered, granular, or fluent materials

b

: capable of moving with ease and grace

the fluent body of a dancer

2

a

: capable of using a language easily and accurately

fluent in Spanish

a fluent writer

b

: effortlessly smooth and flowing

a fluent performance

spoke in fluent English

c

: having or showing mastery of a subject or skill

fluent in math

fluently adverb

Synonyms of fluent

• articulate
• eloquent
• vocal
• outspoken

Examples of fluent in a Sentence

a fluent speaker of Chinese

a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well

Recent Examples on the Web

Research suggests that practicing speaking with chatbots can help language learners become more fluent and accurate. — Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

In property operations, all facts and details must be traceable to their sources and require validation at field level, but generic AI models are often biased toward producing fluent, plausible output. — Pranit Banthia, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Past attempts by the state to reclassify large numbers of children learning English as fluent prompted federal investigations. — Becky Pallack, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026

When transiting this Air sign, the messenger planet is charming, socially fluent and reluctant to engage in conflict. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere — more at fluid

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fluent

• confluent
• diluent
• eluent
• pursuant
• suant
• truant

Kids Definition

fluent

adjective

flu·​ent ˈflü-ənt 

1

: fluid entry 1 sense 1a

2

a

: able to speak easily and smoothly

fluent in Spanish

b

: done in a smooth easy way

fluently adverb

Etymology

from Latin fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere "to flow" — related to fluid