loqu-, -loquence, -loquent, -loquently, -loquy, -iloquent, -iloquently +

(Latin: talk, speak, say)

This loqu unit is directly related to the "talk, speak, say, word, speech" locu- family unit.

loquacity

The condition or quality of being loquacious; talkativeness.

loquent, loquence, loquency

Speaking, talking.

magniloquent, magniloquence, magniloquently

1. Speaking in a pompous manner; lofty and extravagant in speech; boastful.
2. As a reference to people: lofty, ambitious, or pompous in expression; grandiloquent.
3. A reference to utterances, compositions, etc.

magniloquy

Magniloquence; that is, speaking in, or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner of talking.

maniloquism

Communication between individuals, especially the deaf, using signs made with the hands and fingers; signing; also called: cheirology and dactylology.

melliloquent, melliloquence, melliloquently

1. Speaking sweetly or harmoniously.
2. Literally, “honey-tongued”; a glib or fluent speaker.
3. Pertaining to a smooth talker or a con artist.

mendaciloquent, mendaciloquence

1. Telling artful lies or speaking lies.
2. Lying as a fine art; adroit prevarication.

multiloquacious

1. Speaking very much.
2. Very talkative; loquacious.

multiloquence

Talking a great deal; talkative.

multiloquent

Loquacious, gabby; excessive talking.

Nescio de quo loqueris.

I don't know what you're talking about.

obloquy

1. A state or condition of disgrace resulting from public abuse or defamation.
2. Evil-speaking directed against a person or thing; abuse, detraction, calumny, slander.
3. Abuse or detraction as it affects the person spoken against; the condition of being spoken against; evil fame, bad repute; reproach, disgrace.

omniloquence

Talking about everything; speaking about everything or on all subjects.

omniloquent

Being capable of talking about any and all subjects.

pauciloquence, pauciloquency

1. Using the fewest number of words to make the point.
2. Uttering few words or speaking in a brief manner.

Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: "talk, speak, speech; words, language; tongue, etc.": cit-; clam-; dic-; English Words: Origins and Histories; fa-; -farious; glosso-; glotto-; lalo-; linguo-; locu-; logo-; mythico-; -ology; ora-; -phasia; -phemia; phon-; phras-; Quotes: Language,Part 1; Quotes: Language, Part 2; Quotes: Language, Part 3; serm-; tongue; voc-.