Definition

In a way that involves a lot of talking, often about unimportant things.

Example

She garrulously shared stories about her day, making it hard for anyone else to get a word in.

Conversation

Did you hear Sam talking at the party last night?

Yeah, he was being really garrulously chatty, wasn’t he?

I couldn't believe how much he had to say about his vacation.

Right? It was like he just couldn't stop sharing stories!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Garrulously → It is formed from "garrulus" (from Latin, meaning talkative or chattering) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "garrulously" means in a talkative or chatty manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is very 'talkative' ('garrulus') and how they speak 'in a manner of' ('-ly') being chatty.

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