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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLoquacious
/ləˈkweɪ.ʃəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
"The loquacious host kept the guests entertained with endless stories." - 2
Characterized by excessive talk; wordy.
"Her loquacious nature often made meetings longer than necessary."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'loquacious' originates from the Latin 'loquax', meaning 'talkative', derived from 'loqui', which means 'to speak'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, retaining its meaning related to excessive talkativeness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Loquacious" is said worldwide
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loquace
Transliteration: lo-kwa-s
"Elle est très loquace lors des réunions."
redselig
Transliteration: red-ze-lig
"Er ist sehr redselig und erzählt gerne Geschichten."
loquace
Transliteration: lo-kwa-che
"È molto loquace durante le feste."
locuaz
Transliteration: lo-ku-as
"Es muy locuaz en las reuniones familiares."
loquaz
Transliteration: lo-kwa-iz
"Ele é muito loquaz quando está animado."
बातूनी
Transliteration: baatuni
"वह बहुत बातूनी है और हमेशा बातें करती है।"
多话的
Transliteration: duō huà de
"她在聚会上总是多话的。"
수다스러운
Transliteration: sudaseureoun
"그녀는 모임에서 수다스러운 편이다."
おしゃべりな
Transliteration: oshaberi na
"彼女は集まりでおしゃべりな方です。"
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