Synonyms for

Flowing

Verb / ˈfləʊɪŋ / Another word for flowing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving smoothly and continuously in a current or stream

Synonyms & similar words

feed aerodynamic menstruate flow streamlined sleek run flux fall hang course running streaming coursing gushing pouring dribbling trickling surging moving gliding sliding drifting floating slipping sailing swimming circulating progressing advancing proceeding

Synonyms by register

Formal

streaming coursing gushing emanating

Informal

going moving running on the go

Literary

rippling meandering undulating

Antonyms

stagnant still static blocked clogged immobile unmoving

Common collocations

  • flowing water
  • flowing smoothly
  • flowing freely
  • flowing hair
  • flowing lava
  • flowing dress
  • flowing conversation
  • flowing ink

Word family

noun flow
verb flow
adjective flowing
adverb flowing

Usage note

Primarily used to describe liquids or gases in motion, but can also describe movement in hair, fabric, or abstract concepts like conversation or ideas. Avoid using for rigid or static objects.

Example sentences

  1. The water in the river is flowing toward the sea.
  2. The air was flowing through the open window.
  3. The traffic was flowing smoothly on the highway.
  4. The ink was flowing out of the pen.
  5. The stream was flowing over the rocks.

Quotes

  • My soul is in the sky. - William Shakespeare
  • “The sun always shines above the clouds.” - Paul F. Davis
  • “Life is like a river, always flowing, always changing, sometimes calm, sometimes rough.” - Mariel Avila

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