I. ˈflüənt adjective
Etymology: Latin fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere to flow — more at fluid
1. : flowing or capable of flowing especially with ease or freedom : liquid , fluid
a fluent stream
fluent metal in a crucible
2. : free , easy , smooth
a fluent technique
the Moon upon her fluent route defiant of a road — Emily Dickinson
as
a. : versed in the use of language : ready with words
a speaker fluent in Japanese
sometimes : noted for or addicted to the use of profanity
George Washington, who was fluent himself … issued … orders against swearing in the ranks — Burges Johnson
b. of language : easy and flowing : pleasingly graceful
fluent speech
c. of a performance : smooth and finished : giving an effect of ease and accurate rendition
a fluent reading of the part
his versification is fluent — British Book News
Synonyms: see vocal
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin fluentum, from fluent-, fluens
obsolete : a current of water : stream