Loquaciousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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loquaciousness
[ ləˈkweɪʃəsnəs ]
in conversation
The quality of being very talkative; talkativeness.
Synonyms
garrulousness, talkativeness, verbosity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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verbosity |
Used to describe someone who uses too many words, often making their communication unclear or tedious. It has a negative connotation.
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garrulousness |
Used to describe someone who talks excessively, often about trivial matters. It has a slightly negative connotation.
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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.
in writing
Excessive wordiness or long-windedness in writing.
Synonyms
long-windedness, redundancy, wordiness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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loquaciousness |
Use to describe someone who is very talkative in a positive or neutral manner.
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wordiness |
Refers to excessive use of words, often implying a need for brevity. Has a somewhat negative connotation.
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long-windedness |
Usually used when someone speaks in a very detailed and lengthy manner that may bore others.
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redundancy |
Describes unnecessary repetition in speaking or writing, often seen as negative.
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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.
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