speaking in tongues

== English == === Noun === speaking in tongues (uncountable) (Protestantism) 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. Synonyms: glossolalia, speaking with tongues, tongues-speaking (Catholicism) The ability of speaking fluently a foreign language without prior learning or knowledge, supposedly under the influence of God; glossolalia. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === speaking in tongues present participle and gerund of speak in tongues. ==== Translations ====