Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refluent
Adjective
/ˈrɪf.lu.ənt/
Definition
Flowing backward or returning; specifically referring to a tide that recedes.
Examples
- The refluent tides revealed the hidden sands of the shore.
- During low tide, the refluent waters exposed many tide pools.
- The refluent stream made it easier for us to cross the path.
Meaning
The term ‘refluent’ describes a motion of water that is receding or flowing back after a high tide or flood.
Synonyms
- Receding
- Retreating
- Backward-flowing
