Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speak volumes
idiom
/spiːk ˈvɒl.juːmz/
Definition
To convey a lot of information or significance without the use of words.
Examples
- The silence in the room spoke volumes about what everyone was feeling.
- Her smile spoke volumes about her happiness.
- The empty chairs at the meeting spoke volumes about the lack of interest in the topic.
Meaning
This phrase implies that a person’s actions or the situation itself communicates much more than what could be expressed verbally.
Synonyms
- Communicate clearly
- Express significantly
- Be very telling
- Reveal much
