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# loquacious

adjective (loquacious, more loquacious, most loquacious)

«loquacious» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(formal) Talking a lot; very chatty.

### In the lessons

A grand, formal word; it appears in exams, older books and as a joke. In stories it tells the reader a character never stops talking, like Toad boasting. Everyday words: chatty, talkative.

### Examples

- Our loquacious neighbour talked for an hour.
- The parrot was very loquacious.
- Toad grew loquacious as he described his motor-car.
- The usually quiet boy was loquacious after his win.
- A loquacious guide told us every detail of the castle.
- Don't be loquacious in a test answer; be brief.

### Note

Say: lo-KWAY-shus. Noun: loquacity. Opposite: taciturn, quiet.