voluble

/ˈvɒljuːbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

given to speaking at length, but often incoherently or irrelevantly

“The voluble professor dominated the conference with his endless monologue.”

2. noun

a person who speaks at length, but often incoherently or irrelevantly

“The voluble guest hogged the conversation at the dinner party.”

Synonyms

  • garrulous
  • long-winded
  • loquacious

Antonyms

  • concise
  • laconic