Loquacity

usgb/ləˈkwæsəti/
noun

The quality of talking a lot or too much.

Her loquacity can sometimes overwhelm the quiet ones in the group.
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Often appears as...

  • excessive loquacity
  • her/his loquacity
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Potentially Negative

Loquacity may suggest that someone talks more than necessary, which can be seen as annoying.

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His loquacity at the meeting was seen as disruptive.
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Context Matters

In a casual setting, loquacity can be friendly, but in formal situations, it might be inappropriate.

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Her loquacity was welcomed at the party but not at the lecture.
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Not Always Fluent

Loquacity doesn't mean the speaker is articulate; they may simply talk a lot without clarity.

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Despite his loquacity, he rarely made a clear point.
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