adj
garrulous
Garrulous (adj) means talking far too much, in a way that becomes tiring for others.
adj
1
Talking far too much, in a way that becomes tiring for others.
"Crammed with gossip, anecdotes, and confessions . . ., his garrulous, untidy narratives read like a good novel."
— , A Modern Whitman (1984)
2
Using far more words than needed and wandering off the point.
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Etymology
An adapted borrowing of Latin garrulus (“talkative”) with the suffix -ous, from the verb garriō (“to chatter”).
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What is the meaning of garrulous?
"garrulous" (adj) means talking far too much, in a way that becomes tiring for others.
What is another word for garrulous?
Other words for "garrulous" include talkative, chatty, gabby, talky, loquacious.
What is the opposite of garrulous?
Opposites of "garrulous" include laconic, taciturn, quiet.
What are the different meanings of garrulous?
"garrulous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Talking far too much, in a way that becomes tiring for others; 2. Using far more words than needed and wandering off the point.
