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   Vol·u·ble

   /ˈvälyəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly: "a voluble game-show host"
   • ▪ (of speech) characterized by fluency and readiness of utterance: "an excited and voluble discussion"

   Word Origin Middle English (in senses ‘rotating about an axis’ and ‘having a tendency to change’): from French, or from Latin volubilis, from volvere ‘to roll’. The modern meanings arose in the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. volubleness noun
   • 2. volubly adverb

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   What does voluble mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vol‧u‧ble /ˈvɒljəbəl $ ˈvɑː-/ adjective formal talking a lot or talking quickly Clarissa was extremely voluble on the subject of good manners. —volubly adverb Examples from the Corpus voluble • a voluble and witty man • He usually left me floundering in his voluble Gallic wake.

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   How many meanings does the adjective voluble have?

   • There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective voluble, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the adjective voluble?

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   What does volible mean in English?

   • Middle English volible, voluble "able to turn, changing," borrowed from Latin volūbilis "turning on its axis, rolling, flowing, (of speech) readily flowing, fluent," from volū-, variant stem of volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at wallow entry 1, -able

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   Where does voluble come from?

   • voluble voluble voluble is of multiple origins. Either a borrowing from French. Or a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French voluble; Latin volūbilis.

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   voluble. adjective. /ˈvɒljəbl/. /ˈvɑːljəbl/. (formal) talking a lot, and with enthusiasm, about a subject. Evelyn was very voluble on the subject of women's rights. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

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   Definitions of 'voluble' If you say that someone is voluble, you mean that they talk a lot with great energy and enthusiasm. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'voluble' American English: vɒlyəbəl British English: vɒljʊbəl. More. Synonyms of 'voluble' • talkative, garrulous, loquacious, forthcoming [...] More.

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   May 22, 2024 · 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. Botany. twining or twisting, as a vine.

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   Synonyms for VOLUBLE: talkative, articulate, fluent, communicative, vocal, conversational, loquacious, glib; Antonyms of VOLUBLE: silent, mute, quiet, speechless, mum, wordless, shy, laconic.

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   voluble. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vol‧u‧ble /ˈvɒljəbəl $ ˈvɑː-/ adjective formal talking a lot or talking quickly Clarissa was extremely voluble on the subject of good manners. —volubly adverb Examples from the Corpus voluble • a voluble and witty man • He usually left me floundering in his voluble Gallic ...

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   The meaning of VOLUBLE is easily rolling or turning : rotating. How to use voluble in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Voluble.

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   What does the adjective voluble mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective voluble , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.