fluently

B1
US /ˈfluːəntli/
adv Freq #35392

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a fluent manner

    I speak German fluently.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

    He lived in Mexico, so he is able to speak Spanish fluently.

  3. 3
    adv

    In a fluent manner, as literally flowing.

    When he had gone half way he turned around and stared at the scene—his wife and Catherine scolding and consoling as they stumbled here and there among the crowded furniture with articles of aid, and the despairing figure on the couch, bleeding fluently, and trying to spread a copy of Town Tattle over the tapestry scenes of Versailles.

  4. 4
    adv

    In a fluent manner, as having graceful movements.

Etymology

From fluent + -ly.

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