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voluble Definition

vol·uble (välyə bəl)

adjective

  1. characterized by a great flow of words; talking much and easily; talkative, glib, etc.
  2. Rare rolling easily on an axis; rotating
  3. Bot. twining or twisting, as a vine

Etymology: Fr < L volubilis, easily turned about < volutus, pp. of volvere, to roll, turn about: see walk

voluble Related Forms
vol′·ubil·ity noun or vol·uble·ness vol·ubly adverb
voluble Synonyms

voluble

modif.

talkative, glib, loquacious; see fluent 2. See syn. study at talkative.

voluble Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • group: That certainly rules this Federation out as only the more voluble consumer groups will have the financial means to fund air fares to Italy.
  • people: Spaniards are reputed to be among Europe's most voluble people.
  • skepticism: Oh, and a journalist, specially solicited for his renowned and voluble skepticism, Jack Parlabane.
  • member: He is voluble member of that Committee- John Bercow ( Buckingham ) ( Con ): And valuable.

Modifying Another Word

  • normally: Even the normally voluble Lembit was reduced to saying Oaten should be given " space " .
  • quite: With the alcohol flowing freely the many were quite voluble, ranging from running, football through to religion and the meaning of life.