1
a
: capable of flowing : fluid
powered, 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
Examples of fluent in a Sentence
a fluent speaker of Chinese
a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well
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Like his big brother, Atom also speaks fluent Mandarin.
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Jackie Tempera, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s not only because of the obvious inaccuracy of having scenes set in Azerbaijan or Russia with characters speaking in fluent English, but because this contributes to the stiltedness of the performances.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
His fluent, satirical discourse in only four novels — The Dream Life of Balso Snell (1931), Miss Lonelyhearts (1933), A Cool Million (1934), and The Day of the Locust (1939) — is still impressive.
—Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
His father, an insurance executive, spoke fluent German and was able to disguise himself enough to help his family survive.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Jackie Tempera, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s not only because of the obvious inaccuracy of having scenes set in Azerbaijan or Russia with characters speaking in fluent English, but because this contributes to the stiltedness of the performances.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
His fluent, satirical discourse in only four novels — The Dream Life of Balso Snell (1931), Miss Lonelyhearts (1933), A Cool Million (1934), and The Day of the Locust (1939) — is still impressive.
—Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
His father, an insurance executive, spoke fluent German and was able to disguise himself enough to help his family survive.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluent. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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