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View usage for: (vɒljʊbəl) adjectiveIf you say that someone is voluble, you mean that they talk a lot with great energy and enthusiasm. [formal] She was voluble with excitement. Bert is a voluble, gregarious man. Synonyms: talkative, garrulous, loquacious, forthcoming More Synonyms of voluble volubly (vɒljʊbli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] In the next booth along, he could see an elderly lady, talking volubly. voluble in British English (ˈvɒljʊbəl) adjective1. talking easily, readily, and at length; fluent 2. archaic easily turning or rotating, as on an axis 3. rare (of a plant) twining or twisting Derived forms volubility (ˌvoluˈbility) or volubleness (ˈvolubleness) noun volubly (ˈvolubly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin volūbilis turning readily, fluent, from volvere to turn voluble in American English (ˈvɑljəbəl) adjective1. characterized by a great flow of words; talking much and easily; talkative, glib, etc. 2. Rare rolling easily on an axis; rotating 3. Botany twining or twisting, as a vine SIMILAR WORDS: ˈtalkative Derived forms volubility (ˌvoluˈbility) noun or ˈvolubleness volubly (ˈvolubly) adverb Word origin Fr < L volubilis, easily turned about < volutus, pp. of volvere, to roll, turn about: see walk Examples of 'voluble' in a sentencevoluble Definition talking easily and at length Bert is a voluble, gregarious man. Synonyms forthcoming blessed with the gift of the gab Opposites reticent , taciturn , unforthcoming , hesitant , terse , succinct , inarticulate , tongue-tied Additional synonymsDefinition distinct, clear, or definite He is an articulate young man. Synonyms expressive, clear, effective, vocal, meaningful, understandable, coherent, persuasive, fluent, eloquent, lucid, comprehensible, communicative, intelligibleDefinition spoken or written with ease She has developed into a fluent debater. Synonyms effortless, natural, articulate, well-versed, glib, facile, voluble, smooth-spoken Definition constantly chattering I fell in with a set of garrulous would-be intellectuals. Synonyms talkative, gossiping, chattering, babbling, gushing, prating, chatty, long-winded, effusive, gabby (informal), prattling, voluble, gossipy, loquacious, verbose, mouthy - volition
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Additional synonymsDefinition fluent and easy, often in an insincere or deceptive way He is full of glib excuses for his past mistakes.a glib sales executive Synonyms smooth, easy, ready, quick, slick, plausible, slippery, fluent, suave, artful, insincere, fast-talking, smooth-tongued Definition talkative The normally loquacious man said little. Synonyms talkative, chattering, babbling, chatty, wordy, garrulous, gabby (informal), voluble, gossipy, gassy (informal), blathering |