characterized by a continuous flow of words; fluent and talkative
example
The voluble speaker kept the audience engaged with her many stories.
synonyms
talkativechattyloquacious
word origin — from Latin 'volubilis', meaning 'able to roll or turn', derived from 'volvĕre' (to roll)
voluble, apposite, percipient, sporadic, fitful: meanings and examples
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voluble · adjective/ˈvɑːljəbl/
characterized by a continuous flow of words; fluent and talkative
The voluble speaker kept the audience engaged with her many stories.
Synonyms: talkative, chatty, loquacious
Origin: from Latin 'volubilis', meaning 'able to roll or turn', derived from 'volvĕre' (to roll)
apposite · adjective/ˈæp.ə.zɪt/
relevant or appropriate in a particular situation
Her comments were very apposite to the discussion about safety measures.
Synonyms: relevant, appropriate, fitting
Origin: from Latin 'appositus', meaning 'placed next to'
percipient · adjective/pərˈsɪp.i.ənt/
having a good understanding or insight
The teacher gave a percipient explanation of the topic, helping all the students understand it better.
Synonyms: insightful, aware, perceptive
Origin: Latin 'percipiens', from 'percipere', meaning 'to seize, understand'
sporadic · adjective/spəˈrædɪk/
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places
We saw sporadic rain throughout the day, with sun shining in between.
Synonyms: occasional, intermittent, irregular
Origin: from Greek 'sporadikos', meaning 'scattered'
fitful · adjective/ˈfɪt.fəl/
characterized by irregular or intermittent activity
The fitful rain kept starting and stopping throughout the day.
Synonyms: irregular, intermittent, sporadic
Origin: from Middle English 'fitful', meaning 'occurring in fits or bursts', from the verb 'fit' meaning 'to happen or occur'