fluidly
/ˈfluː.ɪd.li/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a smooth, natural, and easy way, with no sudden stops or changes. It can describe movement, speech, writing, or ideas.
- She spoke fluidly in front of the class.
- The dancers moved fluidly across the stage.
- His argument flowed fluidly from one point to the next.
Adinary Nuance
Fluidly is close to smoothly, but it often suggests easy flow and no awkward breaks. Use smoothly for general ease, and fluidly when you want to stress continuous movement, speech, or connected ideas. It also feels a little more vivid in writing than simply saying something was done well.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- một cách trôi chảy
- Spanish
- con fluidez
- Chinese
- 流畅地
- Japanese
- 流暢に
- Korean
- 유창하게
Etymology
Fluidly comes from fluid, which entered English from Latin fluidus, meaning “flowing.” The adverb form developed in English to describe smooth movement or speech.
Common phrases
move fluidlyspeak fluidlywrite fluidlyflow fluidly
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is fluidly the same as smoothly?
- They are close, but fluidly suggests a natural flow. Smoothly is more general and common.
- Can I use fluidly for speech?
- Yes. It is common for speech, especially when someone speaks clearly and without hesitation.
- Is fluidly formal or informal?
- It is neutral to slightly formal, and it works well in academic writing.