Garrulous Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɛɹəɫəs
GAIR-uh-luhs
ɡˈærjʊləs
GAR-yuh-luhs
Definition
Describes someone who talks a lot, often about things that are not important or without stopping.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; not commonly used in casual speech. Implies talking in a long-winded, sometimes tedious way. Similar words: 'talkative' (neutral), 'chatty' (friendly), while 'garrulous' can have a negative nuance.
Spanish: locuaz - parlanchínPortuguese (BR): falador - tagarelaPortuguese (PT): falador - tagarelaChinese (Simplified): 喋喋不休的 - 多话的Chinese (Traditional): 喋喋不休的 - 多話的Hindi: बातूनी - बहुत बोलने वालाArabic: ثرثار - كثير الكلامBengali: বাচাল - অনর্গল কথা বলে এমনRussian: болтливый - словоохотливыйJapanese: おしゃべりな - 饒舌なVietnamese: hay nói nhiều - lắm mồmKorean: 수다스러운 - 말이 많은Turkish: geveze - çenebazUrdu: بکواسی - فضول گوIndonesian: cerewet - banyak bicara
Example Sentences
My grandfather is very garrulous at family dinners.
basic
The garrulous teacher kept talking after class ended.
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I find him too garrulous for quiet company.
basic
Even in a room full of people, her garrulous nature stands out.
natural
I wish my roommate weren’t so garrulous when I’m trying to read.
natural
He’s friendly but can get a bit garrulous after a few drinks.
natural