Definition

The quality of being very talkative or chatty, often to the point of being excessive.

Example

Her loquaciousness made her the life of the party, as she could talk for hours without stopping.

Conversation

I never noticed how much loquaciousness you have until our last meeting.

Really? I thought I was just being friendly and chatty.

It's great, though! It makes conversations much more enjoyable.

Thanks! I guess my loquaciousness is just part of who I am.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loquaciousness → It is formed from "loquax" (from Latin "loquax", meaning talkative) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning full of) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "loquaciousness" refers to the state of being full of talk or very talkative.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of talk' — 'loquax' means talkative, and the '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that loquaciousness describes the quality of being very talkative.

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