adj.
Pronunciation: ' flü- ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere ― more at FLUID
Date: 1585
1 a : capable of flowing : FLUID 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 : POLISHED <a fluent performance> <spoke in fluent English> c : having or showing mastery of a subject or skill < fluent in math>
– flu · ent · ly adverb