volubly

IPA/ˈvɒljəbli/
IPA/ˈvɑːljəbli/

volubly — adverb

1. speaking in a fluent, confident way with a continuous flow of words, showing eag

1.副詞C1
釋義

speaking in a fluent, confident way with a continuous flow of words, showing eagerness to express your opinions

例句

Faisal spoke volubly about the new project, barely stopping for a breath.

speak volubly + about for topic

During the debate, Asher argued volubly for stricter environmental laws.

argue volubly + for expressing strong support

同義詞
  • fluently

    focuses on ease and smoothness of speech rather than quantity or enthusiasm

  • glibly

    suggests careless or insincere fluency, often with a negative connotation

  • effusively

    emphasises emotional outpouring and enthusiasm, not just quantity of words

反義詞
  • haltingly

    speaking with pauses and hesitation, the opposite of fluent flow

  • tersely

    using very few words, the opposite of speaking at length

文法句型

volubly + verb of speaking

verb + volubly (after the verb)

用法筆記

Commonly used with verbs of speaking such as 'speak', 'talk', 'argue', 'explain', and 'protest'. The topic or target of the speech is typically introduced by the preposition 'about' or 'for'.

常見錯誤

❌He talked volubly to the microphone.
✅He talked volubly into the microphone.
💡'volubly' describes the way someone speaks, not a physical action toward an object.