loquacious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

Definition

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Examples

• She was a loquacious and engaging companion on the long journey.

• He became more loquacious after a few drinks.

• The loquacious politician charmed the voters with his endless speeches.

How to Use loquacious

loquacious about (prepositional phrase)

Talking a lot about a specific subject. — "She was loquacious about her travel experiences."

Synonyms of loquacious

Words with a similar meaning to loquacious:

• talkative
• chatty
• garrulous
• voluble

Antonyms of loquacious

Words with the opposite meaning to loquacious:

• quiet
• taciturn
• reticent

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