adv · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adv
Meaning 1
In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He lived in Mexico, so he is able to speak Spanish fluently.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adv
Meaning 2
In a fluent manner, as having graceful movements.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adv
Meaning 3
In a fluent manner, as literally flowing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adverb
Meaning 4
in a fluent manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
she speaks French fluently
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English fluent Middle English -ly English -ly English fluently From fluent + -ly.
Across languages
Translations
43 source translations are retained for this English entry.