flow rapidly; write with momentum
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesidiom
(of rivers) to flow rapidly downward; to rush torrentially for thousands of miles
Describes the rapid, unrestrained flow of rivers and streams, often from high to low elevation.
The waters of the Yellow River rush torrentially for thousands of miles with magnificent momentum.
The waterfall plunges straight down from the cliff, rushing rapidly for thousands of miles.
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The river water flows rapidly for thousands of miles, rushing into the sea.
idiom
(of writing or artistic expression) to be bold and unrestrained; to flow with great momentum and fluency
commendatoryPraises writing or artistic works that have a smooth, vigorous, and unrestrained style, often with great momentum.
His article flows smoothly from start to finish with great momentum, reading with delightful fluency.
This novel's narrative style flows with great momentum and without any hindrance.
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Li Bai's poetry often flows with uninhibited momentum, full of bold and unrestrained spirit.