NYT Dictionary

FLOWING

/ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveFLOW-ingflow-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

present participle and gerund of flow

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English flowyng; equivalent to flow + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fluentstreamingflowingfluidfluminousfluxivefree-flowingonrushingquickrunning

Antonyms

stagnantstanding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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