loquacious (로**퀘**이셔스) — talking fluently and readily; talkative
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: talking fluently and readily; talkative
Pronunciation (IPA): /ləˈkweɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 말이 많은, 수다스러운
Korean pronunciation: 로**퀘**이셔스
Example Sentences
- My loquacious grandmother can talk about her cat for three hours straight.
- The politician's loquacious speech put half the audience to sleep.
- After a few drinks, even the quiet accountant became surprisingly loquacious.
loquacious
ADJECTIVE//ləˈkweɪʃəs//
talking fluently and readily; talkative
a woman gestures expressively with both hands while speaking non-stop to her friend across the table. Her mouth is wide open mid-sentence and her eyes sparkle with excitement as endless words flow out. Her friend sits back in the chair looking overwhelmed, trying to sip coffee but unable to get a word in. The woman leans forward eagerly, continuing her animated storytelling without pausing for breath. Other customers in nearby tables turn their heads toward the loud, continuous chatter. The coffee shop buzzes with the energy of her relentless talking. someone who is extremely talkative and speaks fluently without stopping
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin loquax meaning 'talkative,' which comes from the verb loqui meaning 'to speak or talk.'
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📝Examples
“My loquacious grandmother can talk about her cat for three hours straight.”
“The politician's loquacious speech put half the audience to sleep.”
“After a few drinks, even the quiet accountant became surprisingly loquacious.”
“The loquacious salesperson finally convinced us to buy the expensive vacuum cleaner.”
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