unloquacious

lo·qua·cious

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-kwey-shuh s]
- /loʊˈkweɪ ʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-kwey-shuh s]
- /loʊˈkweɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of unloquacious word

adjective unloquacious talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest. 1
adjective unloquacious characterized by excessive talk; wordy: easily the most loquacious play of the season. 1

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Origin of unloquacious

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; loquaci(ty) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Unloquacious

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unloquacious popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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