Loquaciousness: meaning, definitions and examples

💬
Add to dictionary

loquaciousness

 

[ ləˈkweɪʃəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

The quality of being very talkative; talkativeness.

Synonyms

garrulousness, talkativeness, verbosity.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
loquaciousness

Used to describe someone who talks a lot, often in an entertaining or engaging way. It's more formal and carries a neutral tone.

  • Her loquaciousness made her the life of the party.
  • Despite his loquaciousness, his points were always well-articulated.
talkativeness

Used in a general sense to describe someone who likes to talk. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • His talkativeness was evident from the first day at work.
  • Her natural talkativeness makes her a great radio host.
verbosity

Used to describe someone who uses too many words, often making their communication unclear or tedious. It has a negative connotation.

  • The report was criticized for its verbosity, making it hard to find the key points.
  • His verbosity often led to misunderstandings among his colleagues.
garrulousness

Used to describe someone who talks excessively, often about trivial matters. It has a slightly negative connotation.

  • His garrulousness can be tiring during long meetings.
  • She was known for her garrulousness, often dominating conversations with unimportant details.

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her loquaciousness, always dominating the conversation.
  • His loquaciousness sometimes annoyed his friends, who preferred a more quiet demeanor.
Context #2 | Noun

in writing

Excessive wordiness or long-windedness in writing.

Synonyms

long-windedness, redundancy, wordiness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
loquaciousness

Use to describe someone who is very talkative in a positive or neutral manner.

  • Her loquaciousness made every gathering lively and entertaining
  • John’s loquaciousness often helped him make new friends
wordiness

Refers to excessive use of words, often implying a need for brevity. Has a somewhat negative connotation.

  • The essay's wordiness undermined its clarity
  • His wordiness made the instructions confusing
long-windedness

Usually used when someone speaks in a very detailed and lengthy manner that may bore others.

  • His long-windedness during meetings makes it hard for others to stay focused
  • The professor's long-windedness can make his lectures hard to follow
redundancy

Describes unnecessary repetition in speaking or writing, often seen as negative.

  • The report's redundancy made it difficult to understand the main points
  • Her speech was full of redundancy, which frustrated the audience

Examples of usage

  • The essay was marked down for its loquaciousness, as the author failed to get to the point.
  • Her loquaciousness in emails often made her messages hard to follow.

Translations

Translations of the word "loquaciousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 loquacidade

🇮🇳 वाचालता

🇩🇪 Geschwätzigkeit

🇮🇩 kebawelan

🇺🇦 балакучість

🇵🇱 gadatliwość

🇯🇵 饒舌

🇫🇷 loquacité

🇪🇸 locuacidad

🇹🇷 gevezelik

🇰🇷 말이 많음

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 upovídanost

🇸🇰 ukecanost

🇨🇳 多话

🇸🇮 zgovornost

🇮🇸 málgefni

🇰🇿 сөйлегіштік

🇬🇪 მოლაპარაკეობა

🇦🇿 danışqanlıq

🇲🇽 locuacidad

Etymology

The word 'loquaciousness' comes from the Latin word 'loquacitas', which means talkativeness. The term originated in the 17th century and has been used to describe both verbal and written communication styles characterized by excessive talking or wordiness. People with loquaciousness often enjoy expressing themselves through words and may struggle with brevity in their communication.

See also: loquacious.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,583, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.