loquacious
adjective
Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative. Describes someone who is excessively chatty, often to the point of being tedious.
Etymology
From Latin "loquax" (talkative), from "loqui" (to speak). Related to "eloquent" and "soliloquy," all sharing the same Latin root for speaking.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The loquacious tour guide barely paused for breath during the three-hour excursion."
- 2.
"After a few drinks, even the quietest guests became loquacious."
- 3.
"His loquacious nature made him popular at parties but challenging in meetings."
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Fun Fact
Studies show the average person speaks about 16,000 words per day, though some exceptionally loquacious individuals can reach 50,000. Women were long stereotyped as more talkative, but research shows no significant gender difference.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (L, O, Q, U, A, C, I, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 21 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "LOQUACIOUS" appears in many related words.
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