Definitions
- Describing someone who talks excessively or at length. - Referring to a person who is talkative and enjoys speaking. - Talking about a tendency to speak more than necessary or appropriate.
- Describing someone who talks a lot or frequently. - Referring to a person who enjoys talking and engaging in conversation. - Talking about a tendency to speak more than others or in situations where it may not be necessary.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a tendency to speak more than necessary or appropriate.
- 2Both words refer to people who enjoy talking and engaging in conversation.
- 3Both words can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Both words are nouns that describe a characteristic or trait of a person.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Loquaciousness is a more formal and less common word than talkativeness.
- 2Intensity: Loquaciousness implies a more extreme or excessive level of talking than talkativeness.
- 3Connotation: Loquaciousness can have a negative connotation, implying that the person talks too much or without regard for others, while talkativeness can have a more neutral or positive connotation, suggesting that the person is sociable and enjoys conversation.
Remember this!
Loquaciousness and talkativeness both describe a tendency to talk more than necessary or appropriate. However, loquaciousness is a more formal and less common word that implies an extreme or excessive level of talking, often with a negative connotation. In contrast, talkativeness is a more neutral or positive word that suggests a sociable and conversational person.
