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fluidly

fluidly

4 3.8
In a smooth, easy way without pauses
  • adverb
  • /ˈfluːɪdli/
: fluidamente
  • Now, I had long admired how fast and fluidly jugglers make objects fly.
  • move fluidly
  • move more fluidly

If only we could think about liquids and solids a little bit more fluidly.

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Examples

  • Their beguiling images flow fluidly along the rainy coastal highways of our dreams.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The last couple of days, even with illness, I thought about how fluidly our family works together.

    Blog text (2)
  • Both styles seem to come naturally for you; they read fluidly and feel sincere.

    Blog text (28)
  • In today's world, because technology and know-how cross borders quickly and fluidly, no country is an isolated territory of peace.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Max moves fluidly down the stairs, her body English transformed into something feral and catlike.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Processes can be redesigned to move fluidly through boundaries using simple tools like teleconferencing and document sharing.

    Blog text (3)
  • The dancer moved fluidly across the stage, captivating the audience with her grace.

  • He switched topics fluidly, making the conversation feel effortless and natural.

  • As she played the song, her fingers glided over the piano keys fluidly and with a joyful energy.

Synonyms

smoothly
vsfluidly
132 2.3

In an easy, calm way without problems or embarrassment

stresses graceful, flexible movement rather than merely evenness
gracefully
vsfluidly
49 2.8

In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled

focuses more on ease and flexible continuity rather than elegance
effortlessly
vsfluidly
29 3.1

To do something without needing to try

stresses graceful flexible continuity rather than lack of effort
seamlessly
vsfluidly
24 3.8

In a smooth way without problems or interruptions

is more about smoothness plus flexibility and grace
swimmingly
vsfluidly
8 6.0

In a smooth and successful way without problems

focuses on smooth, graceful motion and flexibility rather than success
agilely
vsfluidly
1 4.0

Move quickly and lightly with skill and control

emphasizes smooth, uninterrupted flow and gentle grace over speed
liquidly
vsfluidly
1 4.3

In a smooth, flowing way like water

adds sense of flexibility and graceful control beyond flowing motion
flowingly
vsfluidly
1 3.5

In a smooth, graceful way that moves like water

emphasizes smoothness with flexibility rather than only elegance
limberly
vsfluidly
1 4.8

Moving easily with a body that bends well

is about smooth continuous motion that also looks graceful
lightsomely
vsfluidly
  • Archaic
9.3

In a quick, gentle way that looks graceful

prioritizes steady smoothness and flexibility rather than quick light moves

Antonyms

36 2.7

In a clumsy or uncomfortable way, often showing nervousness around other people

15 4.4

In a way that is not relaxed, often because of pain or to seem formal

How Smoothly

gracefully
49 2.8
fluidly
4 3.8
smoothly
132 2.3
awkwardly
36 2.7
jerkily
1 5.2

Surface Forms

fluidly positive

Morphology

fluidly = fluid (transparent) = fluid + ly

Standard adjective-to-adverb derivation: 'fluid' (smooth, flowing) + '-ly' yields an adverb meaning 'in a smooth, flowing manner.'

Etymology

Fluidly comes from the Latin root flu- meaning 'to flow', the same idea you see in English words like flow and fluent. Think of water moving smoothly; to do something 'fluidly' is to move or speak in a smooth, flowing way without stops.