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; 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

These layabouts wreak enough havoc, what with their aimless loquacity and their tendencies to monopolize wall outlets.

From Slate • Dec. 20, 2017

But although this production could still be trimmed by 10 or 15 minutes, the strength of “Darling” is in its loquacity.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2016

Mr. Trump’s loquacity will be a challenge in the debates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2015

Likelihood: * Desirability: *** Keith Thurman Thurman would promote the fight well with his loquacity; he’s thought of as a powerful puncher; he can box; and he’s a rising name.

From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2015

Colonel Scheisskopf gave no indication that he did agree, but General Peckem was already too entranced with his own loquacity to notice.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller