Loquacious
ləˈkwāʃəs
Definitions
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
ləˈkwāʃəs
My loquacious aunt always dominates family gatherings with her stories.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend who never stops telling stories! Someone loquacious is just like that - they love to chat and talk a lot.
👶 For kids: Someone who is loquacious talks a lot! They love to tell stories and have conversations.
More Examples
The loquacious parrot entertained the tourists with its mimicry.
He became quite loquacious after a few drinks.
How It's Used
"The loquacious host kept the party lively with his endless stream of anecdotes."
"The author portrayed the loquacious character as a comic relief element."
From Latin *loquāx* 'talkative,' related to *loquī* 'to speak'.
The term loquacious first appeared in the 17th century. It was used in literature to describe characters or individuals that were excessively talkative.
Memory tip
Think of *loco* from Spanish (meaning 'crazy'). A loquacious person is 'crazy' about talking.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: loquax