# loquacious

/ɫoʊˈkweɪʃəs/ (US) · /ləkwˈeɪʃəs/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/loquacious
Updated: 2026-09-29

## Definition

describing someone who talks a lot. You use this to describe a person who is very chatty or enjoys long conversations.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

talkative, chatty, garrulous, gabby, voluble, talky, wordy, verbose

## Antonyms

reserved, quiet, silent, taciturn, reticent, Laconic, uncommunicative

## Usage notes

- Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'become' or 'be', or attributively before a noun.

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