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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But the reality was that deals were not free-flowing. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 23 May 2025 As one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southwest, the San Miguel provides a thriving natural corridor for many outdoor adventures. AFAR Media, 23 May 2025 The positive results of the free-flowing offense contributed to the Liberty winning the second quarter, 28-13, while showing how dangerous the offense could be. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025 The warm body language and free-flowing mutual compliments signified a stark difference in tone from visits to the country by officials from the Biden administration, which were peppered with tension. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 16 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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