Flowing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Flowing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of flow.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of flow.
More Meanings
- The action of the verb to flow
- Tending to flow.
- Moving, proceeding or shaped smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
Example Sentences
flowing prose
a flowing dress
the flowing of the river
[T]he pleasure of writing on wax with a stylus is exemplified by the fine, flowing hand of a Roman scribe who made out the birth certificate of Herennia Gemella, born March 128 AD.
Word Forms
- flowings
Synonyms for flowing
Depending on context, synonyms include fluent, streaming, fluid, fluminous, fluxive, free-flowing.
Antonyms for flowing
Common opposites include stagnant, standing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluent, streaming, smooth, moving, artesian, liquid.
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