free-flowing

adjective

free-flow·​ing ˈfrē-ˌflō-iŋ How to pronounce free-flowing (audio)
: characterized by easy freedom in movement, progression, or style
a free-flowing essay

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Forbes Travel Guide filled the whimsical halls with elevated plates, live jazz and free-flowing champagne. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The decorative V-neck detailing adds some shape to the otherwise free-flowing form. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025 Rather than using free-flowing water as radiation protection, hydrogel soaks up the water, creating equal distribution and protection — and if the protective layer is punctured, the water won't leak out, which is important when working around sensitive electronics. Julian Dossett, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Jarrett plays with intense feeling, which makes his free-flowing keyboard magic unexpectedly moving. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of free-flowing was in 1875

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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