flowing

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adjective

flow·​ing ˈflō-iŋ 
Synonyms of flowing
1
: moving smoothly and continuously in or as if in a stream
a flowing river
2
a
: smooth and graceful
flowing handwriting
b
: hanging loosely and gracefully
a flowing gown
her long, flowing tresses
flowingly adverb
a flowingly graceful gesture
As he talked along, softly, pleasantly, flowingly, he seemed to drift away imperceptibly out of this world and time … —Mark Twain

flowing

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present participle of flow entry 1

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Adjective a flowing silk scarf
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My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 By studying these features, scientists hope to piece together how flowing water once helped shape the Red Planet’s surface. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026 The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026 This creates a more open and flowing design. — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flowing was before the 12th century

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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowing. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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