loquacious
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “loquacious” mean?
adjective.tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing communication styles, social interactions, or character traits. It emphasizes an excessive or garrulous nature, suggesting not just a tendency to talk, but a lack of restraint or focus in conversation, distinguishing it from synonyms like "talkative," which may not imply the same level of verbosity or rambling.
Common Confusions
Loquacious implies a tendency to talk excessively and without restraint, while talkative usually suggests a more moderate level of conversation that does not necessarily involve verbosity or lack of focus.
Do not choose loquacious if the context emphasizes silence or quietness rather than being talkative.
Example Sentences
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The loquacious host could turn any question into a long story.