Loquacious
adj. /ləˈkweɪʃəs/ (لوکوَیشَس)Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Loquacious Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, loquacious describes someone who talks a great deal, often fluently and comfortably.
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1
Talking a lot; very talkativeبہت باتونی
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2
Fluent and voluble in speechروانی سے بہت بولنے والا
“Loquacious” is more literary and formal than “talkative,” often used with a slightly admiring or ironic tone.
Word Details
| Word | Loquacious |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | B2/C1 |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Urdu Meaning | بہت باتونی، خوش گفتار |
| English Meaning | Talking a great deal; very talkative |
| Pronunciation | /ləˈkweɪʃəs/ |
| Word Type | Formal, mostly neutral adjective |
| Commonness | Common in descriptive and literary writing |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “loquacious” for someone who talks a lot, often fluently and comfortably — a loquacious host who keeps guests entertained with endless stories.
اردو وضاحت
“Loquacious” اس شخص کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو بہت زیادہ اور روانی سے باتیں کرے۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Talkative” is everyday and neutral; “loquacious” is more formal and implies fluent, comfortable talkativeness; “garrulous” leans more negative, suggesting rambling or tedious speech.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Loquacious |
| Noun | Loquacity |
| Adverb | Loquaciously |
There is no standard verb form of “loquacious” in modern English.
Loquacious vs Garrulous
“Garrulous” often has a negative connotation, describing someone who talks too much about trivial things in a tedious way.
“Loquacious” is more neutral or even positive, describing fluent, comfortable talkativeness that can be entertaining rather than tiresome.
Common Mistakes
✓ The loquacious librarian greeted every visitor with a long story.
“Loquacious” describes people and their talk — not places or objects.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Useful in Task 2 essays describing personality traits or social behaviour.
Speaking: Works well in Part 2 when describing a talkative person you know.
Example: “Her loquacious personality made her a natural fit for a career in broadcasting.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears in psychology and literature passages describing character traits; not scientific vocabulary.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Latin loquax (“talkative”), from loqui (“to speak”).
Memory Tip
“Loqu-” means “speak,” as in “eloquent” and “colloquial” — loquacious means full of speaking.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “loquacious”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “loquacious”:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of loquacious in Urdu?
Loquacious means بہت باتونی، خوش گفتار — tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Is loquacious a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is loquacity and the adverb is loquaciously.
What are the synonyms of loquacious?
Talkative, garrulous, voluble, and chatty — with nuance explained above.