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loquacity

noun
lo·​quac·​i·​ty | \ lō-ˈkwa-sə-tē How to pronounce loquacity (audio) \

Definition of loquacity

: the quality or state of being very talkative

Examples of loquacity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 These layabouts wreak enough havoc, what with their aimless loquacity and their tendencies to monopolize wall outlets. — Justin Peters, Slate Magazine, "Should This Thing Be Smart? Coffee Mug Edition.," 20 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of loquacity

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for loquacity

Middle English loquacite, borrowed from Latin loquācitāt-, loquācitās, from loquāc-, loquāx "talkative, loquacious" + -itāt- -itās -ity

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