Synonyms of loquacious

loquacious

adjective

lō-ˈkwā-shəs 

as in talkative

fond of talking or conversation

sometimes the loquacious talk show host barely lets her guests get a word in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talkative
• chatty
• garrulous
• conversational
• outspoken
• vocal
• communicative
• mouthy
• talky
• outgoing
• gabby
• motormouthed
• blabby
• expansive
• effusive
• articulate
• voluble
• fluent
• demonstrative
• glib
• well-spoken
• rambling
• prolix
• verbose
• gossipy
• free-spoken
• extroverted
• gregarious
• wordy
• unreserved
• long-winded
• gushing
• tale-telling
• sociable
• talebearing
• windy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laconic
• taciturn
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• reserved
• quiet
• closemouthed
• shy
• silent
• mute
• tight-lipped
• evasive
• speechless
• wordless
• mum
• secretive
• withdrawn
• aloof
• introverted
• nonvocal
• tongue-tied
• unsociable
• inhibited
• self-contained
• retiring
• indrawn

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of loquacious

The writer-director is generous with his time and loquacious with his words, and admits that sometimes his openness in interviews has gotten him in a little bit of trouble. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026

For instance, the love planet Venus spends the first half of the month in the curious, playful and loquacious sign of Gemini, making attraction more cerebral than physical. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

The roughly two-hour experience tends to match the guests’ temperaments, with a quiet meal for those who are reserved and higher energy for those who are more loquacious. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Feb. 2026

Prolific and intellectually restless, Greenberg was in many ways the loquacious American version of the late Tom Stoppard, and in turn a significant influence on such Chicago writers as Tracy Letts. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

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