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voluble

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore V words

speaking fluently, readily, and at length

Word origin: From Latin volvere, to roll.

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Voluble in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing voluble in a sentence.

Normally reserved, he became voluble whenever the topic turned to jazz.

The normally guarded witness became voluble once the questioning turned to his own research.

Synonyms
talkativefluentgarrulousloquacious
Usage & nuance

Using “voluble” well

Voluble means speaking fluently, readily, and at length, a neutral-to-mild descriptor of easy talkativeness rather than tiresome chatter. It is the opposite of taciturn or reticent.

Common questions

Questions about “voluble

Voluble (adjective) means speaking fluently, readily, and at length
Here is voluble used in an example sentence: "Normally reserved, he became voluble whenever the topic turned to jazz." Another example: "The normally guarded witness became voluble once the questioning turned to his own research."
Common synonyms for voluble include talkative, fluent, garrulous, loquacious.
Antonyms of voluble include taciturn, reticent.
Clusters with talkative, fluent, garrulous, and loquacious in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms taciturn and reticent are frequent GRE answer choices.
Yes. Voluble is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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