Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being wordy and talkative: "Garrulousness" refers to the characteristic or habit of talking excessively, often about trivial matters, and being overly verbose.

Usage

• "Garrulousness" is a formal noun used to describe a person's tendency to talk too much. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the speech is tedious, rambling, or unfocused.
• It is typically used in written or formal spoken English to critique or describe communication styles.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her constant garrulousness made it difficult to concentrate on the lecture.
  • The politician's garrulousness during the interview obscured his main points.
  • He was known for his amiable garrulousness, always ready with a long story.

Advanced Usage

• "A tendency toward garrulousness": This phrase is used to describe someone who often exhibits this quality.
  • The professor's lectures were informative, but he had a tendency toward garrulousness.
• Used in analytical or descriptive contexts about speech, writing, or behavior.
  • The memoir was criticized for its unnecessary garrulousness and lack of editing.

Variants and Related Words

• Garrulous (adj): Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
  • He became more garrulous after a few glasses of wine.
• Garrulity (n): A synonym for "garrulousness," meaning talkativeness.
  • His advancing age was accompanied by an increasing garrulity.

Synonyms

• Talkativeness: The inclination to talk a great deal.
• Loquacity: The quality of being very talkative (can be more neutral or positive than "garrulousness").
• Verbosity: The quality of using more words than needed; wordiness (often in writing or formal speech).
• Prolixity: Tediously lengthy speech or writing.

Antonyms

• Taciturnity: The state or quality of being reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
• Laconicism: The use of very few words; brevity.
• Reticence: The quality of being restrained in communication.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To have the gift of the gab: An informal idiom meaning to be very good at talking, often persuasively. (This can be positive, unlike "garrulousness," which is usually negative).
  • He could sell anything; he really has the gift of the gab.
• To talk someone's ear off: An informal phrase meaning to talk to someone for a long time, especially in a way that is boring or annoying.
  • My neighbor talked my ear off about her garden for an hour.

Noun

1. the quality of being wordy and talkative