loquacity
Americannoun
plural
loquacities-
the state of being loquacious; talkativeness; garrulity.
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an instance of talkativeness or garrulity; a loquacious flow of talk.
The sherry increased my loquacity.
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!
Vocabulary lists containing loquacity
Novel Study: The Scarlet Letter, Chapters 16–24
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Example Sentences
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Got the sprightliness of Yoda, the loquacity of Wookiees.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2020
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
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
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