Loquacity

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /loʊˈkwæsəti/

Definitions of loquacity

noun the quality of being very talkative or chatty

Example Sentences

A1 She talks a lot, her loquacity is impressive.

A2 His loquacity can be annoying at times, but he means well.

B1 The professor's loquacity during lectures often leads to confusion among students.

B2 Her loquacity in debates makes her a formidable opponent.

C1 The politician's loquacity is seen as a strength by some and a weakness by others.

C2 His loquacity knows no bounds, he can talk for hours on end without getting tired.

Examples of loquacity in a Sentence

formal Her loquacity during the meeting was quite impressive, as she eloquently expressed her ideas and opinions.

informal I couldn't get a word in edgewise with all of his loquacity at the party.

slang She's known for her non-stop loquacity, always chatting away about anything and everything.

figurative His loquacity was like a river flowing endlessly, never running out of things to say.

Grammatical Forms of loquacity

past tense

loquaciated

plural

loquacities

comparative

more loquacious

superlative

most loquacious

present tense

loquacities

future tense

will loquaciate

perfect tense

have loquaciated

continuous tense

is loquaciating

singular

loquacity

positive degree

loquacious

infinitive

to loquaciate

gerund

loquaciating

participle

loquaciated

Origin and Evolution of loquacity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'loquacity' originated from the Latin word 'loquacitas', which is derived from the verb 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loquacity' has retained its original meaning of talkativeness or excessive speech, with no significant shifts in its usage or connotations.