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What do you call a person who uses lot of words?

There are many ways to describe a person who uses a lot of words, depending on the context and the intended meaning:

Positive:

* Eloquent: A person who speaks fluently and persuasively.

* Articulate: A person who expresses themselves clearly and effectively.

* Verbose: A person who uses many words, often to the point of being excessive.

* Loquacious: A person who is talkative and enjoys conversation.

* Garrulous: Similar to loquacious, but implying a tendency to talk excessively, possibly to the point of being annoying.

Neutral:

* Talkative: A person who enjoys talking.

* Chatty: A person who enjoys informal conversation.

* Wordy: A person who uses more words than necessary.

Negative:

* Rambling: A person who speaks in a long and unclear way, lacking focus.

* Prolix: A person who uses more words than necessary, often resulting in tediousness.

* Long-winded: A person who speaks at length, often without getting to the point.

* Windbag: A person who talks excessively and often about unimportant things, often used as an insult.

The best term to use depends on the specific situation and the desired impression.

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