loquacity

noun

Definition of loquacitynext
as in talkativeness

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Recent Examples of loquacity The central bank’s pathological loquacity—policy statements, detailed meeting minutes, press conferences, speeches, interviews and those infernal dot plots—has become more confusing than enlightening. — Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022 Such loquacity doesn’t come cheap, not just in terms of paying your writers and cast but also in capturing actors’ performances. — Alexander Chatziioannou, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022 These layabouts wreak enough havoc, what with their aimless loquacity and their tendencies to monopolize wall outlets. — Justin Peters, Slate Magazine, 20 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loquacity
  1. loquaciousness
  2. eloquence
  3. fluency
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  • However, Fallon noted that there have been times when his loquaciousness has backfired, too.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of loquaciousness
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  • The Odysseus of legend is known for his cunning and his eloquence.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Blarney Castle is, of course, home to the legendary Blarney Stone—a block of limestone built into the castle that’s said to gift eloquence and persuasiveness to whoever kisses it.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of eloquence
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  • Building Narrative Fluency Narrative fluency can help—the ability to translate complex people and org decisions into language that moves boards, investors and frontline teams, often at the same time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The goal is to establish a school focused on advanced tech breakthroughs, art and architecture, developing technical and visual mastery through studio practice and design labs, and also to help students build both business and tech fluency.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of fluency

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“Loquacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loquacity. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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