garrulity
UK: ɡəˈruːlɪti | US: ɡəˈruːlɪti
n. excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters
n. the quality of being wordy or loquacious
garrulity = garrul<chattering> + ity<noun suffix>
- garrul: From Latin garrulus (talkative, chattering), derived from garrire (to chatter).
- ity: A noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality (from Latin -itas).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin garrire, meaning "to chatter," which imitates the sound of rapid, meaningless speech. The suffix -ity transforms the adjective garrulous into the noun garrulity, emphasizing the abstract quality of being overly talkative. The evolution reflects a vivid auditory metaphor—linking the root to the sound of incessant speech.
Her garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
The politician’s garrulity often overshadowed his actual policies.
Despite his garrulity, he rarely said anything of substance.
The teacher gently redirected the student’s garrulity into productive discussion.
His garrulity was endearing at first but soon became exhausting.