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Talking at excessive length about small matters.
Examples
Why was the normally quiet professor so garrulous today?
The garrulous guest told another long story.
He became garrulous after dinner.
Her garrulous account tested our patience.
A garrulous neighbor stopped me at the gate.
Similar words
loquacious
chatty
verbose
long-winded
Meanings
Examples
The garrulous guest told another long story.
He became garrulous after dinner.
Her garrulous account tested our patience.
A garrulous neighbor stopped me at the gate.
Why was the normally quiet professor so garrulous today?
Similar words
loquacious
chatty
long-winded
verbose
FAQ
What does garrulous mean?
Garrulous means talking a great deal, often about small matters.
It usually describes a person, conversation, or account.
How does garrulous differ from talkative?
Talkative can be neutral; garrulous often suggests too much talk.
How is garrulous used in a sentence?
The garrulous guest told another long story.
It is fairly formal and often mildly critical.
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