Fluently: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluently

[ ˈfluːəntli ]

^{Context #1}

speaking a language

In a fluent or flowing manner; with ease and grace.

Synonyms

effortlessly, eloquently, smoothly

Examples of usage

She speaks fluently in three languages.
He can switch fluently between English and Spanish.
They communicated fluently despite the language barrier.

^{Context #2}

speaking a language

Able to express oneself easily and articulately.

Synonyms

articulate, eloquent, proficient

Examples of usage

She is a fluent speaker of French.
He became fluent in Japanese after living there for a year.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fluente

🇮🇳 धाराप्रवाह

🇩🇪 fließend

🇮🇩 fasih

🇺🇦 вільно

🇵🇱 płynnie

🇯🇵 流暢に (りゅうちょうに)

🇫🇷 couramment

🇪🇸 fluido

🇹🇷 akıcı

🇰🇷 유창하게

🇸🇦 بطلاقة

🇨🇿 plynně

🇸🇰 plynulo

🇨🇳 流利地

🇸🇮 tekoče

🇮🇸 reynt

🇰🇿 еркін

🇬🇪 თავისუფლად

🇦🇿 səlis

🇲🇽 fluido

Word origin

The word 'fluently' originated from the Latin word 'fluens', which means 'flowing'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of fluency has always been associated with the ability to speak a language smoothly and effortlessly. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not just language skills, but also the ability to express oneself with ease in various contexts.