Meaning & use
fluently
In a smooth, accurate, and effortless way, especially when speaking or writing a language.
See it in a sentence
After living in Madrid for five years, she now speaks Spanish fluently.
He can switch between French and English fluently in the middle of a conversation.
A note on using this word
Fluently is most often used with languages, but it can describe any skill performed smoothly and without hesitation, such as playing an instrument.
Words with a similar meaning
smoothlyeffortlessly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
haltingly
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