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garrulousness

/gæ'ru:liti/ Cách viết khác : (garrulousness) /'gæruləsnis/
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Word: Garrulousness

Definition: Garrulousness is a noun that refers to the quality of being very talkative or wordy. When someone is garrulous, they tend to talk a lot, often about things that may not be very important.

Usage Instructions: You can use "garrulousness" to describe someone who loves to chat or who talks excessively. It's often used in a slightly negative way, suggesting that someone might talk too much or go off-topic.

Example Sentence: "Her garrulousness made it difficult for anyone to get a word in during the meeting."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might use "garrulousness" to discuss the nature of conversation in literature or to describe someone’s personality in a more formal or academic setting.

Word Variants:
  • Garrulous (adjective): Describing someone who talks a lot. Example: "He is a garrulous person who can talk for hours."
  • Garrulously (adverb): Describing the manner in which someone speaks in a talkative way. Example: "She spoke garrulously about her weekend plans."
Different Meanings:

Though "garrulousness" primarily refers to excessive talkativeness, it can also connote a lack of focus or a tendency to ramble on about trivial matters.

Synonyms:
  • Talkativeness
  • Verbosity
  • Loquacity
  • Chatty
  • Wordiness
Idioms:
  • "Talk someone's ear off": To talk to someone for a long time, often without giving them a chance to respond.
  • "Full of hot air": Referring to someone who talks a lot but has little substance or truth in what they say.
Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct phrasal verbs that mean exactly the same as "garrulousness," you might encounter phrases like: - "Chime in": To join a conversation, often by adding more words or comments. - "Banter on": To talk in a playful or teasing way, often for a long time.

Noun
  1. the quality of being wordy and talkative

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