garrulous
adjective
Pronunciation
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Definition
1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
2 : using or containing many and usually too many words : wordy
Did You Know?
English has many adjectives that share the meaning "given to talk" or "talking." Talkative may imply a readiness to talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation, while loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly. Voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending talkativeness, and garrulous implies talkativeness that is dull, rambling, or tedious. Garrulous, by the way, derives from the Latin verb garrīre, which means "to chatter" or "to talk rapidly."
Examples
Bob's garrulous and outgoing nature is a stark contrast to his brother's more retiring demeanor.
"Travel impresses on the memory a kaleidoscope of disparate images…. Men in long gray shirts and trousers play cards. In a dusty, narrow street, an old woman sells vegetables. Garrulous gray and black crows look for food along the sewage canal." — Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2017
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