Speak volumes Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈvɑɫjumz
SPEEK VAHL-yoomz
spˈiːk/ /vˈɒljuːmz
SPEEK VOL-yoomz
Definition
If something 'speaks volumes', it gives a lot of information or shows something very clearly, even without words.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts to say actions, expressions, or situations show strong meaning; commonly used to highlight nonverbal clues or evidence. Does not refer to literal speaking.
Spanish: decir mucho - significar muchoPortuguese (BR): dizer muito - revelar muitoPortuguese (PT): dizer muito - revelar muitoChinese (Simplified): 充分说明 - 说明很多Chinese (Traditional): 充分說明 - 說明很多Hindi: बहुत कुछ कह देना - बहुत कुछ दर्शानाArabic: يتحدث كثيرًا (عن) - يدل كثيرًا (على)Bengali: অনেক কিছু বলা - স্পষ্টভাবে প্রকাশ করাRussian: говорить само за себя - многое сказать без словJapanese: 多くを物語る - はっきり示すVietnamese: nói lên rất nhiều điều - thể hiện rõ ràngKorean: 많은 것을 말해주다 - 분명하게 나타내다Turkish: çok şey anlatmak - her şeyi gözler önüne sermekUrdu: بہت کچھ ظاہر کرنا - واضح اشارہ دیناIndonesian: berbicara banyak - menunjukkan dengan jelas
Example Sentences
Her smile speaks volumes about how happy she is.
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His silence speaks volumes.
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The empty room speaks volumes about the event's failure.
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The look on his face speaks volumes—I knew immediately something was wrong.
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When she refused to answer, that really spoke volumes.
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His generosity speaks volumes about his character.
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