September 27, 2026

Loquacity

noun

Definition

The quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness. Loquacity can be charming, exhausting, or both depending on the occasion.

Example Sentence

“The host's legendary loquacity meant that introductions alone took a quarter of an hour.”

Etymology

From Latin loquacitas, from loquax (talkative), from loqui (to speak).

Scrabble Score

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LOQUACITY scores 23 points in Scrabble.

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