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
• communicative
• vocal
• garrulous
• mouthy
• chatty
• talky
• outgoing
• gabby
• motormouthed
• blabby
• expansive
• effusive
• articulate
• voluble
• fluent
• demonstrative
• glib
• well-spoken
• rambling
• prolix
• verbose
• gossipy
• extraverted
• 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• withdrawn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

That easily eclipses the exploits of his loquacious father, Mychal Thompson, who won two titles with the Lakers before becoming a broadcaster with the team as well as a radio personality. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025

However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age. —Pitchfork, 6 June 2025

Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 June 2025

As the course climbs and dives across the landscape from holes 14-16, the views and challenge are enough to quiet even longtime and loquacious Golf Channel host Charlie Rymer, who today is an executive vice president for McLemore. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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