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How is the word loquacious different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of loquacious are garrulous, talkative, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

When would garrulous be a good substitute for loquacious?

The words garrulous and loquacious can be used in similar contexts, but garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

Where would talkative be a reasonable alternative to loquacious?

In some situations, the words talkative and loquacious are roughly equivalent. However, talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

When could voluble be used to replace loquacious?

While the synonyms voluble and loquacious are close in meaning, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of loquacious However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age. Pitchfork, 6 June 2025 Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 June 2025 As the course climbs and dives across the landscape from holes 14-16, the views and challenge are enough to quiet even longtime and loquacious Golf Channel host Charlie Rymer, who today is an executive vice president for McLemore. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 There wasn’t any banter from the usually loquacious Morris. Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for loquacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loquacious
talkative
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  • During the 114th Congress, he was ranked by C-SPAN, which tracks the number of days lawmakers spoke during its live broadcasts of congressional proceedings, as one of the least talkative lawmakers on the House floor.
    Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
  • Cunningham has a bubbly, infectious and talkative personality that pairs perfectly with her chic style.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

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“Loquacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loquacious. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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