voluble

adjective vol·u·ble \ˈväl-yə-bəl\

: talking a lot in an energetic and rapid way

Full Definition of VOLUBLE

: easily rolling or turning : rotating

: characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent

— vol·u·bil·i·ty \ˌväl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— vol·u·ble·ness \ˈväl-yə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— vol·u·bly \-blē\ adverb

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Origin of VOLUBLE

Middle English, from Latin volubilis, from volvere to roll; akin to Old English wealwian to roll, Greek eilyein to roll, wrap

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonym Discussion of VOLUBLE

talkative, loquacious, garrulous, voluble mean given to talk or talking. talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation <a talkative neighbor>. loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly <a loquacious spokesperson>. garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity <garrulous traveling companions>. voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity <a voluble raconteur>.

Rhymes with VOLUBLE

soluble

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