loqu
Latinspeak, talk
About This Root
From Latin loquī (to speak), past participle locūtum. Produces words about speech and speaking style: eloquent (speaking out well), loquacious (excessively talkative), colloquial (conversational), elocution (the art of clear speech), soliloquy (speaking alone), and interlocutor (one who speaks between, a conversation partner).
Associated Words · 16
eloquent
Fluent and persuasive in speech or writing
eloquence
The ability to speak or write in a fluent and persuasive way
interlocutor
A person who participates in a conversation or dialogue
colloquial
Characteristic of informal everyday speech; a colloquial expression
loquacious
Tending to talk a great deal; very chatty
colloquium
An academic seminar or conference
colloquy
A formal conversation or conference
locution
A phrase or expression characteristic of a person or group
colloquialism
A word or phrase typical of informal speech
elocution
The art of skilled public speaking with controlled voice and gesture
circumlocution
An indirect, wordy way of expressing something
circumlocutory
Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
magniloquent
Using pompous or boastful language
obloquy
Strong public criticism or abuse; resulting disgrace
soliloquist
A person who delivers a soliloquy
soliloquize
To speak one's thoughts aloud to oneself