voluble

[ vol-yuh-buhl ]

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adjective

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.

Origin of voluble

First recorded in 1565–75; from Latin volūbilis “that turns easily, flowing,” equivalent to volū-, base of volvere “to turn” + -bilis -ble;cf. revolve

synonym study For voluble

See fluent.

Other words for voluble

articulate, garrulous, loquacious

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Opposites for voluble

taciturn

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Other words from voluble

vol·u·bil·i·ty [vol-yuh-bil-i-tee], /ˌvɒl yəˈbɪl ɪ ti/, vol·u·ble·ness, noun
vol·u·bly, adverb
non·vol·u·ble, adjective
non·vol·u·bly, adverb
un·vol·u·ble, adjective
un·vol·u·bly, adverb

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How to use voluble in a sentence

After the Las Guijas incident, Lenihan would eventually leave the Border Patrol for good, joining the ranks of a small but voluble coterie of ex-Border Patrol agents such as Jenn Budd and bestselling author Paco Cantú.
The Border Patrol Agent Who Threw Away His Badge | Gabbriel Schivone | November 29, 2021 | The Daily Beast
Neither SpaceX nor its voluble CEO, however, has had anything to say about it in the six days since the award was announced, unlike other participants in the bid.
Why SpaceX is silent about winning a huge military contract | Tim Fernholz | August 13, 2020 | Quartz
In late 2007, the voluble Texas hedge-funder threw down $110 million against the subprime-mortgage market and made a killing.
Wall Street’s Biggest Players Avoiding Bets on Eurozone Financial Crisis | Alex Klein | July 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Joe Scarborough Another wild card would be Joe Scarborough, the voluble morning-talk-show host on MSNBC.
Six Dark Horses Romney Could Pick for His Running Mate | Ben Jacobs | April 22, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
In his voluble, guns-blazing manner, Adrover made the hollowness of New York Fashion Week, which ends Thursday, apparent.
Designing for the One Percent at New York Fashion Week | Robin Givhan | February 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

The likeliest person to defeat the voluble Georgian is Gingrich himself.
A Gingrich Surge Forces Obama’s Team to Rethink Strategy | Eleanor Clift | December 8, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
He was voluble in his declarations that they would “put the screws” to Ollie on the charge of perjury.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
He was rather silent, they observed; but the young clergyman, who made the fourth at the table, was voluble by nature.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.
Ramona | Helen Hunt Jackson
Passed the box-office coming up, continued this voluble enlightener; nothing left but a few seats in the top gallery.
The Fifth String | John Philip Sousa
Elbowing her way in she caught sight of her gown held aloft by Mr. Bills, and heard his voluble "Going, going, at fifty cents."
The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes

British Dictionary definitions for voluble

voluble

/ (ˈvɒljʊbəl) /

adjective

talking easily, readily, and at length; fluent
archaic easily turning or rotating, as on an axis

rare (of a plant) twining or twisting

Origin of voluble

C16: from Latin volūbilis turning readily, fluent, from volvere to turn

Derived forms of voluble

volubility or volubleness, noun
volubly, adverb

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