voluble
Fluent or having a ready flow of speechFluent or having a ready flow of speech.
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» Despite his voluble nature, Tom rarely reveals anything personal.
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4 sensesFluent or having a ready flow of speech.
gesprächig, redselig
говорливыйgovorlivyj, болтливыйboltlivyj, многословныйmnogoslovnyj
marked by a ready flow of speech
Of thoughts, feelings, or something that is expressed: expressed readily or at length and in a fluent manner.
Easily rolling or turning; having a fluid, undulating motion.
поворотливыйpovorotlivyj
Twisting and turning like a vine.
вьющийсяvʹjuščijsja
Examples
3 sentencesDespite his voluble nature, Tom rarely reveals anything personal.
The normally quiet student became surprisingly voluble during the debate.
Tom's voluble enthusiasm for the company's product made him a natural spokesperson.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle French volubile, from Latin volūbilis (“rolling”), from volvō (“roll”).From Middle French volubile, from Latin volūbilis (“rolling”), from volvō (“roll”).
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Forms
more voluble, most voluble| Comparative | more voluble Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most voluble Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
24 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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