Other Words from voluble

volubility \ ˌväl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

volubleness \ ˈväl-yə-bəl-nəs

\ noun

volubly \ ˈväl-yə-blē

\ adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of voluble in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the sidelines & in the booth, this voluble mountain of energy was a trailblazer. — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 28 Dec. 2021 But Welch was a far more disciplined messenger and on-the-ground organizer than the drunken and voluble Tailgunner Joe ever was. — Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 23 Nov. 2021 Yet when he was given openings to respond during the first general election debate of the New York City mayoral contest, Mr. Adams — the typically voluble Democratic nominee for mayor — often flashed a placid smile instead. — New York Times, 20 Oct. 2021 By a wide margin, Beverley was the most voluble Clipper, an on-court extrovert as fiery for a midweek game in January as for prime time in the postseason. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2021 Back then, a decade ago, Gruden was an NFL analyst for ESPN and former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and voluble member of the entitled white male club. — Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 15 Oct. 2021 To be sure, the Woodward MO of portraying the most voluble leakers as his story’s most valuable players would strongly suggest that Milley is one of his main sources. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 15 Sep. 2021 Sohel told him of the orderly people there and the discipline, too voluble, running away from the awful subject at hand. — Daniyal Mueenuddin, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2021 Jo Lasorda, the bubbly and easygoing counterpart to her voluble, larger-than-life husband Tommy Lasorda, has died at 91 at the Fullerton home where the couple had lived for decades. — Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021

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History and Etymology for voluble

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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