Main Entry: vol·u·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈväl-yə-bəl\

Function: adjective

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

Date: 15th century

1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating
2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent

synonyms see talkative

— 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