Synonyms of loquacious

22 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for loquacious is talkative. Other synonyms of loquacious are garrulous, talky, voluble, outspoken and long-winded. The opposite of loquacious is quiet.

Synonyms and similar words for loquacious

chatteringThat chatters.
chatteryTending or inclined to chatter.
chatty
effusive
gabbyInclined to talk too much.
garrulousExcessively or tiresomely talkative.
gobby British, derogatory
logorrheicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting logorrhea, the excessive flow of words.
long-windedTediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.
motormouth
nattersome UK, dialectalCharacterised or marked by nattering; nagsome.
nattery
outspokenSpeaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
prolix
talkativeTending to talk a lot.
talksomeGiven to much speaking; talkative; wordy.
talkyTalkative or loquacious.
verbose
volubleFluent or having a ready flow of speech.
wordyUsing an excessive number of words.
yakkyChatty, talkative.
yappy

laconicOf speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
quietNot talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
reserved
taciturnSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

What is another word for loquacious?: Loquacious has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as talkative, garrulous, talky, voluble, outspoken, long-winded, chattering and wordy.
What is the opposite of loquacious?: The opposite of loquacious is quiet. Other antonyms of loquacious are laconic and taciturn.
What does loquacious mean?: Loquacious means talkative; chatty.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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