loquacity

American  

[loh-kwas-i-tee] / loʊˈkwæs ɪ ti /

noun

plural

loquacities

1. the state of being loquacious; talkativeness; garrulity.

2. an instance of talkativeness or garrulity; a loquacious flow of talk.

   The sherry increased my loquacity.

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Etymology

Origin of loquacity

1595–1605; < Latin loquācitās talkativeness, equivalent to loquāci-, stem of loquāx talkative (derivative of loquī to speak; cf. eloquent) + -tās -ty ²

Explanation

Are you talkative? Chatty? Verbose? Garrulous? Then you're probably famous for your loquacity! Loquacity is a quality of being incredibly talkative. This word comes from a Latin word meaning "talkativeness," from loquax, "talkative." Your best friend's loquacity may be one of your favorite things about him; the two of you can just sit around and natter on all day long!

Example Sentences

Loquacity has often killed what otherwise might have been a good sale.

From Talks on Talking by Kleiser, Grenville

Loquacity increased with each additional gumbo that was drained, and loud and boisterous were the praises of the good cheer within the chieftain’s hall.

From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis

Loquacity isn't always a sign of empty-headedness, nor is silence a sure proof of weight and wisdom.

From Science in Arcady by Allen, Grant

Loquacity was Byle's riches, but he could transmute speech into action.

From A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett by Venable, William Henry

In other words: Let Art and Science die, But give us still our old Loquacity.

From Mr. Punch's History of the Great War by Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom)