Definitions
- Describing someone who speaks fluently and easily. - Referring to someone who talks a lot and is able to express themselves well. - Talking about someone who is able to articulate their thoughts and ideas with ease.
- Describing someone who talks excessively, often without regard for others. - Referring to someone who is overly talkative and tends to ramble on. - Talking about someone who talks too much and may not be aware of it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe people who talk a lot.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is talkative.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is expressive.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Voluble has a positive connotation, while garrulous has a negative connotation.
- 2Awareness: Voluble implies that the person is aware of their speaking ability, while garrulous implies that the person may not be aware of how much they are talking.
- 3Purpose: Voluble suggests that the person is speaking with a purpose, while garrulous suggests that the person is speaking without a clear purpose or goal.
- 4Audience: Voluble implies that the person is able to communicate effectively with their audience, while garrulous suggests that the person may not be considering their audience's needs or interests.
- 5Frequency: Garrulous implies that the person talks excessively and frequently, while voluble does not necessarily imply frequency.
Remember this!
Voluble and garrulous both describe people who talk a lot, but there are some key differences between the two words. Voluble has a positive connotation and suggests that the person is able to speak fluently and express themselves well. On the other hand, garrulous has a negative connotation and implies that the person talks excessively without a clear purpose or consideration for their audience.
