Definitions
- Describing someone who talks excessively or speaks in a loud and boastful manner. - Referring to someone who is prone to making rude or disrespectful comments. - Talking about someone who dominates conversations and doesn't allow others to speak.
- Describing someone who talks excessively or at length about trivial or unimportant topics. - Referring to someone who is fond of talking and enjoys engaging in conversation. - Talking about someone who is chatty and sociable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe people who talk a lot.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who dominates conversations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who is not a good listener.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Mouthiest implies a more aggressive and confrontational style of talking, while garrulous suggests a more friendly and sociable approach.
- 2Topics: Mouthiest often involves boasting or making rude comments, while garrulous may involve talking about trivial or unimportant topics.
- 3Attitude: Mouthiest has a more negative connotation and implies a lack of respect for others, while garrulous is less negative and can be seen as a positive trait in some contexts.
- 4Frequency: Mouthiest suggests a consistent pattern of excessive talking, while garrulous may be more occasional or situational.
- 5Formality: Garrulous is more formal and less common than mouthiest, which is more colloquial and informal.
Remember this!
Mouthiest and garrulous are synonyms that describe people who talk a lot. However, mouthiest implies a more aggressive and confrontational style of talking, often involving boasting or making rude comments. On the other hand, garrulous suggests a more friendly and sociable approach, often involving talking about trivial or unimportant topics. While both words have a negative connotation, garrulous is less negative and can be seen as a positive trait in some contexts.
