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loquacious

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ləˈkweɪʃəs/

KK: /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

adjective
Definition

Someone who talks a lot or is very chatty.


Example

The loquacious host kept the guests entertained with stories all night.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you met Sarah? She's really loquacious and can talk for hours.
Sloth B
Yeah, I met her at the party last week; she never stopped chatting!
Sloth A
Exactly! I love how she brings energy to the conversation.
Sloth B
For sure, it’s refreshing to be around someone so loquacious!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
talkative
garrulous
verbose
Antonyms
taciturn
reserved
silent
Root Explanation

Loquacious → It is formed from "loqui" (meaning to speak) and the suffix "-acious" (meaning full of or inclined to). The word "loquacious" describes someone who is inclined to speak a lot or is very talkative.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of speaking' — 'loqui' means to speak, and '-acious' suggests being inclined to do something. This helps you remember that loquacious means very talkative.

Visually Confused Words
unloquacious
soliloquacious
somniloquacious
sequacious
obloquious
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