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flowing

adj. · n.
US //ˈfɫoʊɪŋ// UK //flˈəʊɪŋ// flow·ing
  1. 1 smooth movement or shape (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    moving or hanging in a smooth, graceful way without stopping.

    characterised by a smooth, continuous, and graceful motion or form.

    Example

    She wore a long, flowing dress that moved beautifully as she walked.

    Example

    The dancer's flowing movements across the stage created an illusion of weightlessness that captivated the entire audience.
  2. 2 speech or writing (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes words or ideas that follow each other easily and naturally.

    referring to speech, prose, or music that proceeds smoothly and without interruption.

    Example

    The author is famous for her flowing style of writing.

    Example

    The speaker maintained a flowing narrative despite the technical complexity of the subject matter, ensuring the lay audience remained engaged.
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  1. 3 the act of moving (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the steady movement of a liquid or a crowd of people.

    the action or process of moving in a steady, continuous stream.

    Example

    The flowing of the river was the only sound in the quiet forest.

    Example

    The constant flowing of commuters through the station gates created a rhythmic pulse that defined the city's morning rush.
Origin

From Middle English flowyng; equivalent to flow + -ing.

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