loquacious
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for loquacious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Talkative and chatty.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use loquacious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a loquacious person
It is a somewhat formal word, often used with gentle humour.
Etymology
The word comes from Latin loquax, meaning talkative, with the ending -ous added. It may also have been formed from loquacity plus -ous.
Full origin of loquacious →Frequently asked questions
What does loquacious mean?
Loquacious means talkative or chatty.
What is the opposite of loquacious?
Words such as laconic and taciturn are the opposite.
What is the noun for loquacious?
The related noun is loquacity.
