Liquidly

liq·uid  (lkwd)

n.

1.

a. The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow, little or no tendency to disperse, and relatively high incompressibility.

b. Matter or a specific body of matter in this state.

2. Linguistics A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r.

adj.

1. Of or being a liquid.

2. Having been liquefied, especially:

a. Melted by heating: liquid wax.

b. Condensed by cooling: liquid oxygen.

3. Flowing readily; fluid: added milk to make the batter more liquid.

4. Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks: liquid prose; the liquid movements of a Balinese dancer.

5. Linguistics Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel.

6. Clear and shining: the liquid brown eyes of a spaniel.

7. Readily convertible into cash: liquid assets.

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[From Middle English, of a liquid, from Old French liquide, from Latin liquidus, from liqure, to be liquid.]

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liquid·ly adv.

liquid·ness n.