voluble
Meaning: Speaking fluently, readily, and at great length; talkative in an articulate and often unstoppable manner.
Voluble describes someone who talks easily and copiously, but without the negative connotations of 'garrulous' or 'verbose.' A voluble speaker may be charming and engaging, though the word can also hint that the flow of words is excessive. It is commonly used in profile writing, character descriptions, and interview pieces. The word implies fluency and confidence rather than mere noise.
Examples
- The normally voluble minister was uncharacteristically subdued when questioned about the leaked documents. 这位平时口若悬河的部长在被问及泄露文件时变得异常沉默。El ministro, normalmente locuaz, se mostró inusitadamente comedido cuando le preguntaron por los documentos filtrados.普段は弁の立つその大臣は、リーク文書について質問されると珍しく寡黙になった。평소 달변인 그 장관은 유출 문서에 대해 질문을 받자 이례적으로 말수가 줄었다.
- She became increasingly voluble as the evening wore on, regaling the table with stories of her travels. 随着夜色渐深,她越发健谈起来,向席间的人滔滔不绝地讲述她的旅行故事。A medida que avanzaba la velada, ella se fue volviendo más locuaz, deleitando a los comensales con historias de sus viajes.夜が更けるにつれて彼女はますます雄弁になり、旅の話でテーブルの皆を楽しませた。밤이 깊어갈수록 그녀는 점점 더 유창하게 이야기를 풀어내며 여행담으로 식탁의 모든 이를 즐겁게 했다.
- He was a voluble interviewee, generous with anecdotes and surprisingly candid about his failures. 他是一个健谈的受访者,慷慨地分享轶事,对自己的失败也出奇地坦诚。Era un entrevistado locuaz, generoso con las anécdotas y sorprendentemente franco sobre sus fracasos.彼は口達者なインタビュー相手で、逸話を惜しみなく語り、自身の失敗についても驚くほど率直であった。그는 입담 좋은 인터뷰이로, 일화를 아낌없이 들려주었고 자신의 실패에 대해서도 놀라울 만큼 솔직했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: literary, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin volubilis meaning revolving or fluent, from volvere (to roll). The image is of words rolling out in an unbroken stream. Entered English in the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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