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Garrulous, adj.

Pronunciation: ˈɡerələs

Meaning: Ever met a person who is excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters? That person is garrulous.

Usage:

• “In the play, that particular character was portrayed as a foolish, garrulous old man.”
• “At family dinners, my uncle always became a bit garrulous, regaling us with endless tales from his youth.”
• “Though the meeting was scheduled for an hour, it ran long because of a garrulous colleague who elaborated on every minor detail.”