Voluble — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈväl-yə-bəl/ vol·u·ble

Meaning & Definition of Voluble

Voluble (adjective)

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

Voluble (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. talking a lot in an energetic and rapid way

    "a voluble host"

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

    similar: articulate, fluent, glib, well-spoken, blabby, chatty, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky, communicative, expansive, demonstrative, effusive, gushing, free-spoken, outspoken, unreserved, vocal, gossipy, talebearing, tale-telling, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable
    opposite: mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless, quiet, shy, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative, evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained, aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Voluble

The most common words with a similar meaning to Voluble:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Voluble

Words with the opposite meaning of Voluble:

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evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained, aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

Word Forms of Voluble

Derived words: volubility (noun), volubleness (noun), volubly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of 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)" wallow:1, -able

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Voluble

What does "Voluble" mean?

"Voluble" means easily rolling or turning, rotating. As an adjective, it is defined as: easily rolling or turning, rotating.

What is another word for "Voluble"?

Other words for "Voluble" include articulate, fluent, glib, well-spoken, blabby, chatty, conversational and gabby. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Voluble" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Voluble"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Voluble". Common alternatives include articulate, fluent, glib, well-spoken, blabby, chatty, conversational, gabby, garrulous and loquacious.

What is the opposite of "Voluble"?

Antonyms of "Voluble" include mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless, quiet and shy.

How do you use "Voluble" in a sentence?

Examples of "Voluble" in a sentence: "a voluble host"; "Jen was relaxed and voluble, eagerly retelling her vacation adventures.".

Is "Voluble" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Voluble" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Voluble"?

"Voluble" is pronounced /ˈväl-yə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as vol·u·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Voluble"?

"Voluble" comes from 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)" wallow:1, -able. First known use: 15th century.