Main Entry: gar·ru·lous

Pronunciation: \'ger-?-l?s, 'ga-r?- also 'ger-y?-\

Function: adjective

1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative

2 : wordy (garrulous speeches)

Main Entry: gar·ru·lous

Pronunciation: \'ger-?-l?s, 'ga-r?- also 'ger-y?-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: from Latin garrulus “talkative,” from garrire “to chatter,” from PIE base *gar-/*ger- “to cry,” of imitative origin. Related: gabby, garrulity. Date: circa 1611

1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative

2 : wordy (garrulous speeches)

Synonyms: talkative, loquacious, voluble

Usage: Nature is garrulous to the point of confusion, let the artist be truly taciturn. (from Paul Klee)