What does garrulously mean?
Garrulously means speaking at great length, usually with rapid, animated, or noisy delivery. The word is used when someone's manner of talking seems excessive, exuberant, or difficult to interrupt, although it can also simply emphasize the abundance of words used. It is especially common in descriptions of people who tell elaborate stories, explain things at length, or talk continuously in an excited way. Compared with the neutral term talkatively, garrulously often suggests that the behavior is noteworthy or mildly irritating. It is an adverb derived from the adjective garrulous and is equally understood in British and American English.
adverbIn an excessively talkative, often animated or noisy manner; at great length and with little reserve.
- In a way that is excessively talkative, often loud, animated, or lacking in restraint.
"She garrulously recounted every detail of her journey while the rest of us tried to eat."
"He garrulously explained the theory several times, much to the audience's bemusement."
"The witness spoke garrulously about the weather before anyone could ask about the accident."
Garrulously is the sound of a conversation with no off switch.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does garrulously come from?
Garrulously is formed in English by adding the adverbial suffix -ly to garrulous. Garrulous derives from Latin garrulus, meaning chattering or talkative, which is related to garrīre, to chatter; related English forms include garrulence and garrulity.
How garrulously is actually used
Garrulously is primarily an adverb describing the manner of speaking. It can suggest a vigorous or voluble manner, but it often carries a mildly disapproving implication of excessive talking or lack of concision.