Main Entry: lo·qua·cious

Pronunciation: \lō-ˈkwā-shəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin loquac-, loquax, from loqui to speak

Date: 1663

1 : full of excessive talk : wordy
2 : given to fluent or excessive talk : garrulous

synonyms see talkative

— lo·qua·cious·ly adverb

— lo·qua·cious·ness noun