Leresis (Noun)
Meaning
Rambling talkativeness (especially in the aged).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The elderly aunt's leresis at the family reunion left many of her relatives bewildered and bored.
- Her leresis at the dinner table had become so notorious that family members often made excuses to eat elsewhere.
- After retirement, his leresis increased dramatically, and he would talk for hours on end about his life experiences.
- The old uncle's leresis made it difficult for others to get a word in during the conversation.
- Her leresis was so relentless that her children started to make her watch television to occupy her.