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speaking in tongues

speaking in tongues noun: the act of speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); glossolalia. Also the present participle and gerund of speak in tongues.

Noun

speaking in tongues (uncountable)

  1. The act of speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); glossolalia.
  2. The ability of speaking fluently a foreign language without prior learning or knowledge, supposedly under the influence of God; glossolalia.

Also used as

speaking in tongues is also the present participle and gerund of speak in tongues.

speaking in tongues meaning in Gujarati

speaking in tongues in Gujarati

speaking in tongues; glossolalia
અન્ય ભાષા anya bhāṣā

Synonyms of speaking in tongues

Questions about speaking in tongues

What does speaking in tongues mean?
Speaking in tongues means the act of speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); glossolalia.
What is speaking in tongues in Gujarati?
Speaking in tongues in Gujarati is અન્ય ભાષા (anya bhāṣā). See Speaking in tongues meaning in Gujarati.
What part of speech is speaking in tongues?
Speaking in tongues is a noun.

Words near speaking in tongues in the dictionary

  1. speaking highly
  2. speaking ill of
  3. speaking in circles
  4. speaking in dollars
  5. speaking in terms
  6. speaking in tongues
  7. speaking like a book
  8. speaking objection
  9. speaking objections
  10. speaking of
  11. speaking one's conscience

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