1
a
: capable of flowing : fluid
powdered, 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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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Advertisement Having conversations in fluent French, acquired by dint of immense hard work over many years, was an unmatchably rewarding experience.
—
Douglas Hofstadter,
Time,
30 June 2026
In just over five years in Tijuana, Petit Frere has established a thriving business and become fluent in Spanish.
—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Faculty fluent enough to lead were waiting on committees that moved at a fraction of their speed.
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Shannon McKeen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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