Word
flowing
Phoneticsflow·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɫoʊɪŋ/
UK/flˈəʊɪŋ/
Definitions
01smooth movement or shape
B1 · Intermediate
adj. moving or hanging in a smooth, graceful way without stopping.
adj. characterised by a smooth, continuous, and graceful motion or form.
“She wore a long, flowing dress that moved beautifully as she walked.”
“The dancer's flowing movements across the stage created an illusion of weightlessness that captivated the entire audience.”
02speech or writing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes words or ideas that follow each other easily and naturally.
adj. referring to speech, prose, or music that proceeds smoothly and without interruption.
“The author is famous for her flowing style of writing.”
“The speaker maintained a flowing narrative despite the technical complexity of the subject matter, ensuring the lay audience remained engaged.”
Antonyms
03the act of moving
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the steady movement of a liquid or a crowd of people.
n. the action or process of moving in a steady, continuous stream.
“The flowing of the river was the only sound in the quiet forest.”
“The constant flowing of commuters through the station gates created a rhythmic pulse that defined the city's morning rush.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English flowyng; equivalent to flow + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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