loquaciousness

[/loʊˈkweɪʃəsnəs/]
noun
loquacidade
1. the quality or state of being talkative; a tendency to talk excessively or at great length
His loquaciousness made him the life of the party, though some found it tiresome.
Sua loquacidade o tornava a vida da festa, embora alguns a considerassem cansativa.
2. excessive talkativeness; garrulousness
The politician's loquaciousness during the interview prevented other guests from speaking.
A loquacidade do político durante a entrevista impediu que outros convidados falassem.
In Brazilian culture, loquaciousness is often viewed as a social asset in gatherings and professional settings, reflecting warmth and engagement. In American culture, particularly in formal or professional contexts, excessive loquaciousness may be perceived negatively as interrupting or dominating conversation. The term is more commonly encountered in formal, literary, or academic discourse in both cultures.
NYC Slang
big mouth; motor mouth; gift of gab
Synonyms / Sinônimos
talkativenessgarrulousnessverbosityvolubilitychattinessloquacity
Antonyms / Antônimos
taciturnityreticencesilencemutenessquietness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
loquacidade
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
loquacidade
common usage; also informally 'tagarelice'
São Paulo
loquacidade
standard formal usage
Portugal
loquacidade
formal usage; may also use 'tagarelice' or 'volubilidade'

Related Words

loquaciousloquacitytalkativegarrulousverbosearticulate

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk someone's ear off
have the gift of the gab
run off at the mouth
not be able to get a word in edgewise
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