volubility
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- noun
- /ˌvɒl.jəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
- Formal
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volubilidad
- Despite his quiet nature, he displayed an unexpected volubility when discussing his favorite books.
Examples
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To them, she appeared a silent vessel into which all Luz's volubility could be poured, a sort of sexual complementarity.
Fiction book (1997) -
The public speaker captivated the audience with his remarkable volubility during the presentation.
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For all his volubility, he told me nothing of my physical condition.
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Moreover, as was evident from the volubility of the pastors just before the meeting began, they obviously draw strength from their association with the parent church and with their fellow ministers.
Academic text (1999) -
So he now hid his unsociable emotions, as he had always done, behind his wife's distracting volubility.
Fiction book (1991) -
A person had a character for meanness or prodigality, for taciturnity or volubility, for cautiousness or recklessness.
Academic text (1997) -
He stops abruptly and drains his glass, setting it back on the bar with a clink and shaking his head, aware suddenly of his own volubility.
Fiction book (1994) -
Curiously, at a stage of their history which has been characterized as "the twilight of ethnicity," the Italian Americans have demonstrated a greater volubility, creativity, and effectiveness in defining their position in the larger society than ever before.
Academic text (1992) -
Her volubility made her an excellent candidate for the role of spokesperson at the event.
Synonyms
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The skill of speaking clearly and strongly to persuade people
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4.6
To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words
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3.0
A person's ability to speak or write a language easily and smoothly
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6.7
The ability to speak or write clearly and well
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6.9
How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings
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9.9
The habit of talking a lot
The ability to speak clearly and confidently so others understand you
The ability to speak ideas clearly when talking to others
A willingness and ability to talk and share ideas with other people
Antonyms
How Fluent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Volubility comes from the Latin word volvere, which means 'to roll', and you can see the same root in English words like revolve and volume. Think of someone rolling their words out easily — that's why volubility means the ability to speak or write smoothly and with ease.