garrulous — excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡærələs/
Example Sentences
- The garrulous taxi driver shared his entire life story during the 10-minute ride.
- She became increasingly garrulous after her third cup of coffee.
- The garrulous professor could turn a simple question into a 30-minute lecture.
garrulous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡærələs/]
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Grandpa is so garrulous that his tea grows cold before he pauses.
A garrulous guide makes the perilous path even more querulous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'garrulus' meaning 'talkative' or 'chattering', derived from 'garrire' meaning 'to chatter or babble'. The suffix '-ous' was added to form the English adjective.
Breakdown
garrule (to chatter, from Latin garrulus) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = garrulous
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📝Examples
“The garrulous taxi driver shared his entire life story during the 10-minute ride.”
“She became increasingly garrulous after her third cup of coffee.”
“The garrulous professor could turn a simple question into a 30-minute lecture.”
“His garrulous aunt called every week to share neighborhood gossip.”
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