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loquacious Definition

lo·qua·cious (lō kwā′s̸həs)

adjective

very talkative; fond of talking

Etymology: < L loquax (gen. loquacis) < loqui, to speak + -ous

loquacious Related Forms
lo·qua′·ciously adverb lo·qua′·cious·ness noun
loquacious Synonyms

loquacious

modif.

talkative, voluble, chattering, fluent; see talkative, verbose. See syn. study at talkative.

loquacious Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: He sipped it with relish and soon became somewhat loquacious.

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