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Garrulity: meaning, definitions and examples

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garrulity

 

[ ˌɡɛrəˈluːɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

excessive talking

Garrulity refers to a tendency to talk excessively or to engage in long-winded conversations. It is often associated with an inability to keep conversation concise or relevant. People who exhibit garrulity may dominate discussions and often find it difficult to listen to others. While garrulity can be seen as a negative trait, it may also indicate an individual's enthusiasm or desire to share experiences and stories.

Synonyms

loquacity, talkativeness, verbosity, volubility

Examples of usage

  • Her garrulity made it hard for anyone else to speak.
  • During the meeting, his garrulity distracted from the main topic.
  • Despite her garrulity, people enjoyed her stories.
  • The garrulity of the host kept the party lively.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrulity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verborreia

🇮🇳 बातूनीपन

🇩🇪 Schwatzhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 keterlaluan

🇺🇦 балакучість

🇵🇱 gadatliwość

🇯🇵 おしゃべり

🇫🇷 bavardage

🇪🇸 habladuría

🇹🇷 gevezelik

🇰🇷 수다

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 mluvenlivost

🇸🇰 rozprávčivosť

🇨🇳 多话

🇸🇮 govorljivost

🇮🇸 málgæði

🇰🇿 сөйлеу

🇬🇪 ლაპარაკის სიხშირე

🇦🇿 çox danışma

🇲🇽 charlatanería

Etymology

The term 'garrulity' originates from the Latin word 'garrulus', meaning 'chattering' or 'talkative', which itself comes from 'garrire', meaning 'to chatter'. This Latin root has influenced various languages over the centuries, leading to the development of similar words. The concept of excessive talking or loquacity has been noted in literature and philosophy since ancient times. In the English language, 'garrulity' appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe individuals who tend to speak at great length about trivial matters. Its use reflects societal attitudes toward communication and conversation, highlighting the balance between engaging dialogue and excessive chatter, which can be both endearing and overwhelming in social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,445, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.