How to Pronounce Loquacity
Loquacity
loʊ'kwæsɪti
Syllables:
lo·quac·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
Pronunciation Audio
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Definition
Loquacity means talking a lot or being very talkative.
Examples
- Her loquacity made her the center of attention at the party.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Veracity
və'ræsɪti
The veracity of his statement was confirmed by the evidence.
Fallacity
fəˈlæs.ɪ.ti
The argument was based on a fallacity that undermined its logic.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| excessive loquacity | collocation | exCESsive loQUAcity | Her excessive loquacity annoyed everyone at the meeting. |
| remarkable loquacity | collocation | reMARKable loQUAcity | His remarkable loquacity made him a great storyteller. |
| natural loquacity | collocation | NATural loQUAcity | She has a natural loquacity that brightens any conversation. |
| suffer from loquacity | phrasal verb | SUFfer from loQUAcity | He tends to suffer from loquacity during long meetings. |
Fun Fact
Loquacity comes from the Latin 'loquax,' meaning 'talkative,' which shares roots with 'eloquent,' showing that both talking much and speaking well stem from the same idea of speech.
Word Family
noun
loquacity
The quality of talking a lot or being very talkative.
"Her loquacity made her very popular at parties because she always had interesting stories to tell."
adjective
loquacious
Tending to talk a lot; very talkative.
"He is a loquacious person who enjoys chatting with everyone he meets."
adverb
loquaciously
In a way that shows someone talks a lot.
"She spoke loquaciously about her travels, keeping everyone interested."
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