Word
loquacious
Phoneticslo·qua·cious
US/ɫoʊˈkweɪʃəs/
UK/ləkwˈeɪʃəs/
Definition
adj. describing someone who talks a lot. You use this to describe a person who is very chatty or enjoys long conversations.
adj. tending to talk a great deal; extremely talkative. Often used to describe a person's natural disposition or a specific social behaviour.
Examples
“The loquacious host kept the guests entertained all evening.”
“After a few glasses of wine, the usually quiet professor became surprisingly loquacious, sharing stories about his travels.”
“While her predecessor was known for his stoic silence, the new CEO proved to be far more loquacious, frequently engaging in lengthy town hall meetings with the staff.”
Examples
simple
“The loquacious host kept the guests entertained all evening.”
contextual
“After a few glasses of wine, the usually quiet professor became surprisingly loquacious, sharing stories about his travels.”
complex
“While her predecessor was known for his stoic silence, the new CEO proved to be far more loquacious, frequently engaging in lengthy town hall meetings with the staff.”
Usage
Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'become' or 'be', or attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Now, Mr. Bush presents himself as a loquacious former president, at times combative and at others jovial, as he embarks on a media tour to promote his memoir, 'Decision Points.” “Yet Mr. Dolan -- a cable pioneer who is as laconic as Ted Turner, the flamboyant founder of Cable News Network, is loquacious -- has a master plan to fend off these predators.” “He is a communicator and a distinctive personality from a bygone era, eloquent and sometimes loquacious, yet highly astute, possessing a deep understanding of history and a touch of humor.” “He can be one of the most loquacious people you’ve ever met, she said.” Etymology
From Latin loquāx, loquācis (“talkative”) + -ous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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