Loquacious
adjective /ləˈkweɪ.ʃəs/ — Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative.
Definition
Tending to talk a great deal; fond of talking; excessively talkative, sometimes to the point of being tiresome.
Beyond the definition
Loquacious describes the person who fills every silence. It's a longer, more elegant cousin of 'talkative' — and like most longer words, it has a slight air of affectionate exasperation. A loquacious friend is either a gift or a challenge, depending on your mood.
Origin & history
From Latin loquax ('talkative'), from loqui ('to speak'). Related to 'eloquent', 'elocution', 'soliloquy' — all of them in the business of speaking.
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He became particularly loquacious after his second coffee, filling any pause with observation.
Her loquacious nature made her a natural fit for radio, where silence is the enemy.
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Choose “Loquacious” when the meaning fits your context: Tending to talk a great deal; fond of talking; excessively talkative, sometimes to the point of being tiresome.
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Loquacious vs garrulous
Loquacious simply means very talkative — fond of speaking at length, often pleasantly or engagingly. Garrulous adds a qualitative note: garrulous talk tends to be rambling, trivial, or excessive — the person who fills every silence whether or not they have something worth saying. A loquacious speaker can hold a room; a garrulous one tends to drain it. Both talk more than most, but loquacious is the neutral version and garrulous the exasperated one.
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Two friends sit in a local café, talking animatedly with expressive hands and faces in a comfortable, informal, and lively conversation.
The scene depicts people who are clearly fond of talking and sharing ideas. Their animated gestures suggest a high level of engagement and a tendency to converse freely, embodying the loquacious nature of a lively, continuous social exchange.
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What does "Loquacious" mean?
Loquacious is adjective meaning: Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative.. Tending to talk a great deal; fond of talking; excessively talkative, sometimes to the point of being tiresome.
Where does the word "Loquacious" come from?
From Latin loquax ('talkative'), from loqui ('to speak'). Related to 'eloquent', 'elocution', 'soliloquy' — all of them in the business of speaking.