Loquacious

Meanings

1. Tending to talk a great deal
2. Excessively chatty
3. Full of excessive talk

Example Sentences

• "The loquacious guide narrated stories about every temple in the ancient city."
• "Her loquacious nature made her perfect for the radio talk show."
• "The usually reserved professor became surprisingly loquacious after winning the award."

Etymology

From Latin 'loquax' (talkative), from 'loqui' (to speak). Related to 'eloquent' (speaking out well), 'colloquial' (informal conversation), 'soliloquy' (speaking alone), and 'ventriloquist' (belly speaker).

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