flowing
ˈfloʊɪŋ
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Definition of flowing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
shapecharacterized by a long or full shape
  • She wore a flowing gown to the gala..
bulging curved rounded
2.
smooth movementmoving smoothly and continuously like a fluid
  • The dancer's movements were flowing and graceful.
fluid graceful smooth
3.
aerodynamic designTECH.designed to minimize resistance to fluid movementTECH.
  • The car's flowing lines reduce air resistance.
sleek smooth streamlined

Noun

fluid motionTECH.the characteristic motion of fluids like liquids or gasesTECH.
  • The flowing of air through the vents was steady.
current streaming
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Expressions with flowing

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urge to start working on a creative task
A walk in nature helps get my creative juices flowing.
increase energy or enthusiasm
A morning run always gets my juices flowing.
stimulate creativity or energy
Listening to music can get the juices flowing for my writing.
increasing excitement or enthusiasm
The thrilling movie had the audience's juices flowing.
make sure something continues moving or being supplied
We need to keep the information flowing during the meeting.
moving or progressing smoothly without barriers or interruptions
The free-flowing discussion inspired everyone in the room.

Origin of flowing

Old English, flowan (to flow)

Terms with flowing included in their meaning

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geography
large natural stream of water flowing to a sea
abundant flow
flowing in large amounts or continuously
flowing movement
flow in a continuous current
sound
bubbling or liquid noise like water flowing or in the throat
natural source
water flowing naturally from an underground source
nature
water in a natural body that is not flowing
flowing action
to flow or sweep over a surface or area
plumbing
strength of water flowing from pipes taps or showerheads

Examples of flowing in a sentence

  • The artist painted flowing lines across the canvas.
  • Her hair was flowing in the wind.
  • The river was flowing gently through the valley.
  • The flowing design of the yacht enhances speed.
  • Flowing contours of the plane improve fuel efficiency.
  • The flowing of the river was mesmerizing.

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  1. French:flottant, écoulement, ...
  2. German:fließend, Fließen, ...
  3. Italian:fluente, flusso, ...
  4. Spanish:fluido, flujo, ...
  5. Portuguese:esvoaçante, fluxo, ...
  6. Chinese:飘逸的, 流动, ...
  7. Japanese:長い, 流れ, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْسِيابِيّ, جريان, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁפָּךְ, זְרִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:длинный, поток, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плавний, потік, ...
  12. Hindi:लहराता, प्रवाह, ...
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Definition of flow - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fluid movementmovement of a liquid or gas in a steady stream
  • The flow of the river was gentle and steady..
current flux stream
2.
continuitysmooth and continuous progression or movement
  • The dance had a beautiful flow to it.
continuity progression stream

Verb

intr.
1.
movement of liquidmove along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream
  • The river began to flow faster as the rain continued..
course run stream
2.
smooth progressionproceed smoothly and readily
  • The conversation began to flow once everyone relaxed..
glide stream
3.
people movementmove continuously in large numbers
  • Crowds flowed into the stadium for the concert.
pour stream surge
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steady and uninterrupted progression
The project continued with an even flow of tasks.
move smoothly and continuously like water
The dancers flow like water across the stage.
move smoothly and effortlessly with the current
The boat flowed with the tide down the river.
adapt to situations without resistance
He learned to go with the flow during the trip.
feel inspired and start having new ideas
Listening to music makes my creative juices flow.
to move back and forth in a pattern
The tides ebb and flow daily.

Origin of flow

Old English, flowan (to flow)

Examples of flow in a sentence

  • The flow of air through the vents was barely noticeable.
  • The river's flow was gentle and calming.
  • She admired the flow of the conversation during the meeting.
  • He achieved a state of flow during the chess match.
  • The musician found her flow in the middle of the concert.
  • Heavy flow can be uncomfortable for many women.

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  1. French:écoulement, couler, ...
  2. German:Strömung, fließen, ...
  3. Italian:corrente, fluire, ...
  4. Spanish:flujo, correr, ...
  5. Portuguese:corrente, correr, ...
  6. Chinese:流动, 流淌, ...
  7. Japanese:流れ, 流れる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَفُّق, جَرَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:זְרִימָה, לִזְרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:поток, течь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:потік, текти, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवाह, बहना, ...

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