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
• conversational
• outspoken
• vocal
• communicative
• garrulous
• mouthy
• chatty
• 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• withdrawn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

Today, the Sun and Mars unite in your loquacious 3rd house, empowering direct words that seek the truth without burning bridges. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

The normally loquacious Iasiello, who was not charged in either probe, has had little to say when asked about his investors. —Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

The loquacious Ray Montemayor, who Ziggy helped convert from a street hockey goalie to a state champion ice hockey keeper, had a much better anecdote. —M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025

At his best, Doom has some of the best dialogue in the business, acting as a muse for his writers’ most loquacious grandeur. —Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 28 July 2025

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