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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 Travis Konecny wasn’t in much of a loquacious mood on Monday after one of the Flyers’ final regular-season practices at their training facility. Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Apr. 2024 An extremely private person, Steiner lived the nightmare without fanfare, without telling anyone outside of his inner circle, the loquacious storyteller keeping his most important words to himself. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Along the way, Strings does lots of talking – lots and lots of talking, loquacious and hambone. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 The loquacious Wonder squeezed nearly as many stories as classic songs into his set. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loquacious 

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“Loquacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loquacious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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