English Explanatory Dictionary

voluble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.
  2. Of thoughts, feelings, or something that is expressed: expressed readily or at length and in a fluent manner.
  3. Easily rolling or turning; having a fluid, undulating motion.
  4. Twisting and turning like a vine.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ En-us-voluble.ogg

Word forms

voluble more voluble most voluble

Etymology

From Middle French volubile, from Latin volūbilis (“rolling”), from volvō (“roll”).

Synonyms

garrulous loquacious tonguey chattering chattery chatty effusive gabby gobby logorrheic long-winded motormouth nattersome nattery outspoken prolix talkative talksome talky verbose voluble wordy yakky yappy steady

Antonyms

halting

Related words

volubility volubleness
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