talkative
adjective
Synonyms
- blabby
- chatty
- conversational
- gabby
- garrulous
- loquacious
- motormouthed
- mouthy
- talky
Example Sentences
From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 Fans know Cassie to be a bubbly, talkative character which is why the bathroom scene starkly contrasts her usual appearances on the show. Seventeen, 16 Aug. 2022 Colin Robinson is aging quickly, and at this stage is a very talkative kid who will not stop talking about his biggest passions. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2022 And there were two guys standing downstairs who were just really lovely and kind of shy but really talkative at the same time. Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Writing has allowed Ava, previously quiet and reserved, to become more animated and talkative. Sophia Piatti, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 Once Mercury—the communicator—enters Virgo on the 4th , partners will become more amenable and talkative but you’ll be challenged to remain balanced and calm when unforeseen issues and misunderstandings cloud the air from the 7th to the 9th . Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2022 Gotti himself also got upset with Mr. Shargel, for being too talkative to reporters. Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Words have never come quite as easily to Big Dwight as to his talkative namesake, and that’s particularly true now that the older man is struggling with the aftermath of a stroke. Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2022 See More Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
talkative
adjective
talkative
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- communicative
- conversational
- outspoken
- loquacious
- vocal
- chatty
- gabby
- outgoing
- garrulous
- mouthy
- talky
- blabby
- articulate
- fluent
- motormouthed
- expansive
- demonstrative
- voluble
- effusive
- rambling
- extroverted
- gossipy
- glib
- gregarious
- verbose
- well-spoken
- sociable
- free-spoken
- prolix
- extraverted
- gushing
- unreserved
- wordy
- talebearing
- long-winded
- tale-telling
- windy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- taciturn
- laconic
- reticent
- uncommunicative
- quiet
- shy
- reserved
- closemouthed
- silent
- mute
- tight-lipped
- evasive
- secretive
- speechless
- introverted
- aloof
- mum
- wordless
- withdrawn
- unsociable
- nonvocal
- tongue-tied
- inhibited
- retiring
- indrawn
- self-contained
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of talkative are garrulous, loquacious, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.
In some situations, the words garrulous and talkative are roughly equivalent. However, garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.
The words loquacious and talkative are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.
Although the words voluble and talkative have much in common, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.