What is the difference between garrulous and loquacious?

Answer 1

They are very similar but slightly different. Garrulous has a more negative connation than loquacious. Garrulous means excessively talkative (being talkative in a trivial, tiresome manner) whereas loquacious means talkative in a free, fluent manner.

Answer 2

Both "garrulous" and "loquacious" refer to being talkative. "Garrulous" tends to have a negative connotation, suggesting excessive and rambling talk, while "loquacious" is more neutral, simply describing someone who talks a lot.