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Loquacity

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lo·qua·cious  (l-kwshs)
adj.
Very talkative; garrulous.
[From Latin loqux, loquc-, from loqu, to speak; see tolkw- in Indo-European roots.]
lo·quacious·ly adv.
lo·quacious·ness, lo·quaci·ty (l-kws-t) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.loquacity - the quality of being wordy and talkative
garrulity, garrulousness, loquaciousness, talkativeness
communicativeness - the trait of being communicative
leresis - rambling talkativeness (especially in the aged)


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He could not account for this, though truly the interminable loquacity of that country doctor offered itself in explanation.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
He was likewise well apprized of the loquacity of this lady; and yet such was his gratitude, that it had almost got the better both of discretion and shame, and made him publish that which would have defamed his own character, rather than omit any circumstances which might do the fullest honour to his benefactor.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
All his loquacity was suddenly arrested and replaced by a naive and silent feeling of admiration.
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