VOLUBLE


Meaning of VOLUBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈväl-yə-bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin volubilis, from volvere to roll; akin to Old English wealwian to roll, Greek eilyein to roll, wrap

Date: 15th century

1. : easily rolling or turning : rotating

2. : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib , fluent

Synonyms: see talkative

• vol·u·bil·i·ty ˌväl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• vol·u·ble·ness ˈväl-yə-bəl-nəs noun

• vol·u·bly -blē adverb

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