Voluble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Voluble is an adjective meaning (of a person or a manner of speaking) Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.
Meaning
(of a person or a manner of speaking) Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.
More Meanings
- Of thoughts, feelings, or something that is expressed: expressed readily or at length and in a fluent manner.
- Easily rolling or turning; having a fluid, undulating motion.
- (botany) Twisting and turning like a vine.
Example Sentences
A moſt acute Iuuvenal, voluble and free of grace, […]
As a rule Lady Anne's displeasure became articulate and markedly voluble after four minutes of introductory muteness.
What fun shone in his eyes as he recalled some of her fine speeches, and repeated them, imitating her voluble delivery!
In the daylit corridor he talked with voluble pains of zeal, in duty bound, most fair, most kind, most honest broadbrim.
Synonyms for voluble
Depending on context, synonyms include garrulous, loquacious, tonguey, chattering, chattery, chatty.
Antonyms for voluble
Common opposites include halting, taciturn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talky, chatty, talkative, loquacious, garrulous, prattling.
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