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loquacious
/ lɒˈkwæsɪtɪ; lɒˈkweɪʃəs /
adjective
- characterized by or showing a tendency to talk a great deal
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Derived Forms
- loˈquaciously, adverb
- loquacity, noun
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Other Words From
- lo·quacious·ly adverb
- lo·quacious·ness noun
- unlo·quacious adjective
- unlo·quacious·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of loquacious1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of loquacious1
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Synonym Study
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Example Sentences
Any conversation with Kevin Smith, the loquacious filmmaker/geek god, tends to go to interesting places.
For his part, the usually loquacious Adelson is so far uncharacteristically quiet.
The famously loquacious Clinton told the crowd, “We were told not to speak long.”
Sure, all of us enjoy poking fun at our loquacious, irrepressible, unpredictable vice president.
His characters are often loquacious and satirical, capable of raunchy humor.
Mr. Capt was more loquacious than the British man-servant, under similar circumstances, would be.
Avoid a loquacious propensity; you should never occupy more than your share of the time, or more than is agreeable to others.
He was quite friendly, and inclined to be loquacious, although he spoke with a slight foreign accent.
The fille-de-chambre too was handsome and cleanly-looking, but somewhat more loquacious than a weary traveller required.
The widow was loquacious in her mild slow way; and she was pleased at this opportunity for a little harmless gossip.
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