Synonyms

volubility

American

[vol-yuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvɒl yəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely volubleness

noun

the quality of being talkative, wordy, or glib.

Look at the very volubility of his sentences—everything and the kitchen sink pushed together in breathless rushes of prose.

Other Word Forms

nonvolubility noun
nonvolubleness noun
unvolubleness noun

Etymology

Origin of volubility

First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin volūbilitās, from volūbil(is) ( see voluble ( def. )) + -tās -ty ² ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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He displays a rapid-fire volubility when telling his kids a bedtime story at the movie’s opening.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Kaluuya, who previously starred in “Get Out,” is the stolid, solid center of the picture while Palmer overshadows him with her lively volubility.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

Vitale might be sufficient by himself, his volubility making a one-man cheering section seem exponentially larger.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2021

Indeed, Kagan’s volubility increased to 5.9 percent as of 2016.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2018

But Miss Bates soon came—“Very happy and obliged”—but Emma’s conscience told her that there was not the same cheerful volubility as before—less ease of look and manner.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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