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Volubly: meaning, definitions and examples

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volubly

 

[ ˈvɒl.jə.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Volubly means speaking fluently, readily, and with ease. It often suggests that the speaker can express thoughts and ideas clearly and coherently. This term is typically used in contexts where someone is able to articulate themselves well, perhaps delivering a speech or engaging in conversation without hesitation.

Synonyms

articulately, eloquently, fluently

Examples of usage

  • She spoke volubly during the debate.
  • The author explained her ideas volubly at the seminar.
  • He was known to discuss complex topics volubly and effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "volubly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 volúvel

🇮🇳 बातूनी

🇩🇪 redselig

🇮🇩 berbicara

🇺🇦 балакучий

🇵🇱 wygadany

🇯🇵 おしゃべりな

🇫🇷 volubile

🇪🇸 elocuente

🇹🇷 konuşkan

🇰🇷 수다스러운

🇸🇦 فصيح

🇨🇿 všetečný

🇸🇰 rozprávačný

🇨🇳 健谈的

🇸🇮 govorljiv

🇮🇸 mikið að tala

🇰🇿 сөйлегіш

🇬🇪 გაუგებარი

🇦🇿 çox danışan

🇲🇽 hablador

Etymology

The word 'volubly' is derived from the Latin term 'volubilis', which means 'rolling' or 'turning'. This origin reflects the idea of something that is fluid and easy-moving, much like a flowing speech or conversation. The transition of 'volubilis' to its current form in English passed through the Old French language, where it was transformed to have more of a spoken quality. The term has been used since the early 19th century to describe articulate and fluent speech, emphasizing not just the act of speaking but doing so with a certain grace and clarity. Over time, 'volubly' has maintained its association with effective communication, often appearing in literary contexts to highlight the speaker’s ability to engage and captivate an audience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,324, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.