V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
loquacious
adjective
Definition: very talkative
Synonyms: garrulous, talkative, verbose, wordy, chatty, rambling
Antonyms: silent, reserved, terse, taciturn, curt
Tips: Loquacious is derived from the Latin word loqui, "to speak." This is also the root of the word "eloquent." Someone loquacious usually has a lot to say and often says more than is necessary. Loquacious is a good word to describe a chatty person. Loquacious is synonymous with garrulous and verbose. See a detailed analysis at garrulous.
Usage Examples:
She tried to avoid being drawn into a conversation with her loquacious coworker. (talkative, chatty)
My sister was in a loquacious mood and kept me on the phone for over an hour. (talkative, chatty)
I tried to keep my report brief because I knew my boss didn't have time for me to be loquacious. (verbose, wordy, rambling)
The loquacious little girl entertained her mother with stories on their drive home. (garrulous, talkative)
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