adjective
loquacious
loh-KWAY-shus
Loquacious (adjective) means Talkative and chatty. Example: “My loquacious uncle talked all the way through dinner.”
adjective
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Talkative and chatty.
"My loquacious uncle talked all the way through dinner."
"She was unusually loquacious after a second coffee."
"The taxi driver proved a loquacious companion."
How to use loquacious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFond of talking, and doing plenty of it.
When to use it
It is a somewhat formal word, often used with gentle humour.
Memory tip
It describes a person's habit of talking a lot, not what they say.
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Common pairings
a loquacious person
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Etymology
The word comes from Latin loquax, meaning talkative, with the ending -ous added. It may also have been formed from loquacity plus -ous.
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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.
What is the meaning of loquacious?
"loquacious" (adjective) means talkative and chatty.
