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garrulous definition

gar·ru·lous (gar′ə ləs, -yo̵̅o̅-, -yə-)

adjective

talking much or too much, esp. about unimportant things; loquacious

Etymology: L garrulus < garrire, to chatter: for IE base see care

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garrulous Synonyms

garrulous

modif.

talkative, loquacious, chattering; see talkative, verbose. See syn. study at talkative.


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garrulous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: A tall, garrulous man was holding forth; lie talked like one who might have ideas to expound.
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