# fluently

/ˈfɫuəntɫi/ (US) · /flˈuːəntli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fluently
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

in a way that is very easy and smooth. You use this to describe speaking or writing a language without making many mistakes.

For teachers: in a smooth, easy, and natural manner; without difficulty or hesitation.

## Examples

- She speaks English fluently after living in London for five years.
- The student wrote the essay fluently, showing a deep understanding of the subject and the language.
- While he had mastered the technical vocabulary of the field, he struggled to communicate fluently in the local dialect, often relying on gestures to bridge the gap.

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