voluble — speaking fluently and readily; talking much
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: speaking fluently and readily; talking much
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑljəbl/
Example Sentences
- My voluble aunt can talk about her cats for three straight hours.
- The voluble tour guide shared every historical detail about the ancient castle.
- He became surprisingly voluble after his third cup of coffee.
voluble
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɑljəbl/]
speaking fluently and readily; talking much
The voluble tour guide never paused, chatting through every hallway of the museum.
The voluble teacher makes valuable knowledge soluble!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'volubilis' meaning 'turning, rolling, fluent,' derived from 'volvere' meaning 'to roll or turn.' The word entered English in the 16th century, initially referring to something that rolls or turns, later developing the sense of fluent speech.
Breakdown
volub- (from Latin volvere: to roll, turn) + -ile (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = voluble (characterized by flowing or rolling speech)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My voluble aunt can talk about her cats for three straight hours.”
“The voluble tour guide shared every historical detail about the ancient castle.”
“He became surprisingly voluble after his third cup of coffee.”
“The voluble radio host never seems to run out of things to say.”
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