flowing
word · lemma: flow
/ˈfɫoʊɪŋ/
FLOH-ing
/flˈəʊɪŋ/
FLOH-ing
Definition
Moving smoothly and continuously, like water in a river; also describes something graceful or free in movement or style.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes liquids, hair, clothing, or music. "Flowing hair" means long, loose hair; "flowing dress" is loose and graceful. Can also refer to speech or writing that moves smoothly. Usually positive, suggesting ease and grace.
Spanish: fluyendo - fluido - que fluyePortuguese (BR): fluindo - fluente - que fluiPortuguese (PT): a fluir - fluente - que fluiChinese (Simplified): 流动的 - 顺畅的Chinese (Traditional): 流動的 - 流暢的Hindi: बहता हुआ - बहावदारArabic: جارٍ - متدفقBengali: বয়ে যাওয়া - প্রবাহিত - প্রবাহমানRussian: текущий - струящийся - плавный (движение)Japanese: 流れる - 滑らかな（動き）Vietnamese: chảy - uyển chuyển (di chuyển)Korean: 흐르는 - 유연한 (움직임)Turkish: akan - akıcı (hareket)Urdu: بہتا ہوا - رواں - پُرسکون (انداز)Indonesian: mengalir - melenggang (gerakan)
Example Sentences
The river is flowing quickly after the rain.
basic
She has long, flowing hair.
basic
Milk was flowing over the edge of the glass.
basic
Traffic was flowing smoothly during the early morning hours.
natural
Her dress was light and flowing in the summer breeze.
natural
His words were calm and flowing, making everyone listen.
natural