loquacious

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Loquacious' is used to describe someone who talks a lot, often excessively. It's more than being talkative—it's like someone who gives a full-blown presentation when asked a simple question.

Examples in Different Contexts

In tech presentations, a 'loquacious' presenter can be both engaging and overwhelming. A team leader might remark, 'Sarah's loquacious style makes her webinars engaging, but they can run long.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

While detailed updates are crucial, we need to keep these project briefings concise and to-the-point.

Response:

I agree, Paul's loquacious updates can sometimes drown out the key messages we need to focus on.

Business

Scenario:

This new idea certainly has potential. However, we need to remain focused on our meeting time constraints.

Response:

True, we appreciate Peter's inputs but his loquacious presentations often hinder our schedule.