voluble

voluble Definition

vol·uble (väl′yə bəl)

adjective

characterized by a great flow of words; talking much and easily; talkative, glib, etc.
Rare rolling easily on an axis; rotating
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

modif.

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.

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