flowing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.moving or hanging in a smooth, graceful way without stopping.
adj.characterised by a smooth, continuous, and graceful motion or form.
Simple“She wore a long, flowing dress that moved beautifully as she walked.”
In context“The dancer's flowing movements across the stage created an illusion of weightlessness that captivated the entire audience.”
- 02 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.
Simple“The author is famous for her flowing style of writing.”
In context“The speaker maintained a flowing narrative despite the technical complexity of the subject matter, ensuring the lay audience remained engaged.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the steady movement of a liquid or a crowd of people.
n.the action or process of moving in a steady, continuous stream.
Simple“The flowing of the river was the only sound in the quiet forest.”
In context“The constant flowing of commuters through the station gates created a rhythmic pulse that defined the city's morning rush.”
Antonyms
From Middle English flowyng; equivalent to flow + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.