free-flowing
|free-flow-ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈfriːˌfloʊɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriːˌfləʊɪŋ/
unrestricted movement
Etymology
'free-flowing' originates from the combination of 'free' and 'flowing', where 'free' meant 'not restricted' and 'flowing' meant 'moving smoothly'.
'free-flowing' evolved from the Old English word 'freo' meaning 'free' and 'flowan' meaning 'to flow', eventually becoming the modern English word 'free-flowing'.
Initially, it meant 'moving without restriction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving smoothly and continuously without obstruction.
The river was free-flowing after the dam was removed.
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Adjective 2
characterized by a relaxed and easy manner.
Her free-flowing style of writing captivated the readers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40