Synonyms of voluble

voluble

adjective

as in talkative

formal talking a lot in an energetic and rapid way

a voluble host

Jen was relaxed and voluble, eagerly retelling her vacation adventures.

Related Words

• talkative
• articulate
• fluent
• communicative
• vocal
• conversational
• loquacious
• glib
• expansive
• well-spoken
• garrulous
• outspoken
• outgoing
• mouthy
• effusive
• chatty
• talky
• demonstrative
• gabby
• motormouthed
• blabby
• gossipy
• verbose
• prolix
• free-spoken
• unreserved
• extroverted
• rambling
• gregarious
• gushing
• wordy
• long-winded
• tale-telling
• talebearing
• sociable
• windy

Dissimilar Words

• silent
• mute
• quiet
• speechless
• mum
• wordless
• shy
• laconic
• reticent
• taciturn
• uncommunicative
• reserved
• evasive
• tongue-tied
• secretive
• closemouthed
• withdrawn
• aloof
• tight-lipped
• nonvocal
• introverted
• inhibited
• unsociable
• self-contained
• retiring
• indrawn

Synonym Chooser

How is the word voluble different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of voluble are garrulous, loquacious, and talkative. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

In what contexts can garrulous take the place of voluble?

In some situations, the words garrulous and voluble are roughly equivalent. However, garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

When can loquacious be used instead of voluble?

The words loquacious and voluble are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

When would talkative be a good substitute for voluble?

The synonyms talkative and voluble are sometimes interchangeable, but talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of voluble

The bleachers beside the benches were nearly full and accordingly voluble. —Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025

As recent college graduates face one of the toughest job markets in years, Berkeley economist and voluble Substacker Brad DeLong has a message for those struggling to land their first full-time gig: Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are not to blame. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025

Patel and Bongino, prior to joining the administration, were voluble in their uncompromising view that Epstein had trafficked minors to elite figures and that there was a cover-up. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 July 2025

Happy to be voluble on this topic is Induprakas Keri in his role as SVP and GM of hybrid cloud at Nutanix. —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

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