volubility

noun

Definition of volubilitynext
as in eloquence

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  1. eloquence
  2. fluency
Noun
  • The Odysseus of legend is known for his cunning and his eloquence.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Blarney Castle is, of course, home to the legendary Blarney Stone—a block of limestone built into the castle that’s said to gift eloquence and persuasiveness to whoever kisses it.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of eloquence
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  • Amira captures oral reading moments, provides real-time support, recommends the next best instructional move, and can detect reading errors, fluency, and dyslexia risk.
    — Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Those present for the full match described the performance as underwhelming, with little fluency, several tactical flaws and a lack of sharpness in possession.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of fluency
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“Volubility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volubility. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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