glossolaly

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A form of glossolalia — 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); speaking in tongues.

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Meanings

nounglossolaly (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountableArchaic form of glossolalia.

Synonyms & antonyms

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glossolalia
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APA

glossolaly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossolaly

MLA

“glossolaly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossolaly. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “glossolaly,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glossolaly.

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