Meaning & use
volubility
The quality of speaking fluently, rapidly, and at great length; extreme talkativeness.
See it in a sentence
The tour guide's volubility meant we heard three extra stories we had not asked about.
Her sudden volubility surprised everyone, since she was usually so quiet in meetings.
A note on using this word
Volubility can be neutral or slightly critical, suggesting someone talks more than is necessary or expected.
Words with a similar meaning
talkativenessgarrulousness
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Words with an opposite meaning
taciturnityreticence
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