talkative

adjective

talk·a·tive ˈtȯ-kə-tiv

Synonyms of talkative next

: given to talking

also : full of talk

talkatively adverb

talkativeness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for talkative

talkative, loquacious, garrulous, voluble mean given to talk or talking.

talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

Examples of talkative in a Sentence

Their little boy is very talkative. She was in a talkative mood.

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In her confusion about so much in her life, the usually talkative Suzy simply stops speaking. —

Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Adrien is very engaged in the moment and is able to switch over and be sociable and talkative. —

Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025 Timmins calls Woll the second most talkative goalie he’s ever played in front of, behind only Stolarz. —

Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 Claypool has missed the last five practices, and even while on the sideline during Monday’s practice, his talkative nature with some of the defenders did not go over well with the other side of the ball. —

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