free-flowing

IPA/ˌfriːˈfləʊ.ɪŋ/
IPA/ˌfriːˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/

free-flowing — adjective

1. describes a liquid, gas, or stream of things that moves continuously without bei

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a liquid, gas, or stream of things that moves continuously without being blocked or held back

例句

Putri watched the free-flowing stream carry autumn leaves under the old wooden bridge.

collocation: free-flowing stream / river

Ziad opened the tap and smiled as free-flowing water rushed into the metal bucket.

同義詞
  • flowing

    less emphatic; does not stress the absence of obstruction

  • unimpeded

    more formal; often used in technical or legal contexts

  • unhindered

    stresses freedom from any kind of barrier or interference

反義詞
  • blocked

    physically obstructed, preventing any movement

  • stagnant

    standing still, especially of water or air

用法筆記

Typically describes liquids, gases, or streams of people and vehicles moving through a channel, pipe, or confined space. Distinguish from sense 2, which applies to abstract processes.

常見錯誤

❌The free-flowing conversation moved through the pipe.
✅The free-flowing water moved through the pipe.
💡Sense 1 describes physical substances only; for abstract flow, use sense 2.

2. describes a process, performance, or interaction that proceeds smoothly and cont

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a process, performance, or interaction that proceeds smoothly and continuously, without awkward pauses or forced effort

例句

Piotr gave a free-flowing presentation that kept the whole room engaged until the end.

free-flowing + presentation / speech

Jude loved how their dinner conversation stayed free-flowing, moving easily from topic to topic.

同義詞
  • fluid

    emphasises grace and ease of movement or change

  • effortless

    stresses the absence of strain; often used for performances

  • seamless

    highlights smooth transitions with no visible joins or breaks

  • natural

    broader term; lacks the specific sense of uninterrupted flow

反義詞
  • stilted

    stiff and unnatural, especially of speech or writing

  • halting

    full of stops and starts; lacking smooth continuity

用法筆記

Subject is usually an abstract process — conversation, writing, performance, or movement style. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes physical substances moving through a space.

常見錯誤

❌The free-flowing water of her speech' (mixing physical and abstract).
✅Her free-flowing speech held the audience for an hour.
💡Sense 2 applies to abstract processes, not physical liquids.

3. describes something — especially drinks, money, or information — that is supplie

3.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something — especially drinks, money, or information — that is supplied in large quantities, often without restriction or limit

例句

Arjun's uncle kept the free-flowing drinks coming all night at the wedding celebration.

free-flowing drinks — served generously

Amina was surprised by the free-flowing information the company posted on its website.

同義詞
  • plentiful

    simpler and more common; lacks the sense of ongoing supply

  • copious

    more formal; emphasises an extremely large amount

  • abundant

    stresses that there is more than enough of something

反義詞
  • scarce

    in short supply; hard to obtain

  • restricted

    deliberately limited or controlled in quantity

用法筆記

Object is typically something consumable or distributable — drinks, money, snacks, information. Often carries a positive connotation of generosity, though it can imply wastefulness when the supply is excessive.

常見錯誤

❌The free-flowing traffic meant there was plenty of it.
✅The free-flowing drinks meant everyone had enough.
💡Sense 3 describes abundance of a supply; for smooth movement, use sense 1.