loquacious

adjective

lō-ˈkwā-shəs How to pronounce loquacious (audio)
Definition of loquaciousnext
as in talkative
fond of talking or conversation sometimes the loquacious talk show host barely lets her guests get a word in

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How is the word loquacious different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of loquacious are garrulous, talkative, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

When would garrulous be a good substitute for loquacious?

The words garrulous and loquacious can be used in similar contexts, but garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

Where would talkative be a reasonable alternative to loquacious?

In some situations, the words talkative and loquacious are roughly equivalent. However, talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

When could voluble be used to replace loquacious?

While the synonyms voluble and loquacious are close in meaning, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

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Recent Examples of loquacious Turner’s character, Declan O’Hara, is a righteous Irish journalist, also loquacious, also hot, but disgusted by ostentatious displays of wealth. — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The six-part series documented the program’s rise under Urban Meyer, while capturing the dedication and personalities of players, including the loquacious Spikes. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Gregarious and loquacious, the 50-year-old former Daily City councilmember is now approaching his ninth year on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Prolific and intellectually restless, Greenberg was in many ways the loquacious American version of the late Tom Stoppard, and in turn a significant influence on such Chicago writers as Tracy Letts. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loquacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loquacious
talkative
Adjective
  • The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish.
    — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Doing this kind of work with other talkative animals, such as dolphins, would be much more difficult.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Definition of talkative

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“Loquacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loquacious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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