garrulous
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “garrulous” mean?
adjective.excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing social interactions, communication styles, or personality traits. It emphasizes a tendency to engage in lengthy or trivial conversation, suggesting a lack of depth or seriousness, which differentiates it from words like "loquacious," which simply means talkative without the same connotation of triviality.
Common Confusions
Garrulous implies excessive talkativeness about trivial matters, while loquacious usually suggests a general inclination to talk a lot without the same focus on triviality.
Do not choose garrulous if the context emphasizes brevity or silence rather than being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Example Sentences
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The garrulous guest talked through the entire dinner.