garrulity

[ guh-roo-li-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being garrulous; talkativeness; loquacity.

Other Words From

• nongar·ruli·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of garrulity¹

1575–85; < French garrulité < Latin garrulitās. See garrulous, -ity

Example Sentences

The landlord, an unstoppable gramophone of garrulity, entering by the street-door and bearing down upon him, put him to flight.

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Speculating much, but saying little in reply to Gille's garrulity, he set off with him to the old noble's attic.

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Mayo knew that his secret had been exposed, but he had no relish for an argument with Captain Candage on the subject of garrulity.

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"Indeed," said Nickie, with a look of attention to draw on the garrulity of the old man.

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For this you may thank yourself, for I heard that you complained of my silence—so here goes for garrulity.

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