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- [vol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈvɒl yə bəl/
- /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bl̩/
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- [vol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈvɒl yə bəl/
Definitions of volubly word
- adjective volubly characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause. 1
- adverb volubly In a voluble manner. 0
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Origin of volubly
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin volūbilis which turns easily, flowing, equivalent to volū-, base of volvere to turn + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Volubly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
volubly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
volubly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for volubly
adverb volubly
- clamorously — full of, marked by, or of the nature of clamor.
- garrulously — In a garrulous manner.
- gushingly — In a gushing manner; with overeffusive sentimentality.
- loquaciously — In a loquacious manner.
- outspokenly — In an outspoken manner.
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