talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kə-tiv 

: given to talking

also : full of talk

talkatively adverb

talkativeness noun

Synonyms

• blabby
• chatty
• conversational
• gabby
• garrulous
• loquacious
• motormouthed
• mouthy
• talky

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Put two confident and talkative teen-agers on the court against each other, and the mics will catch some quips, and that’s what the viewers got with Waters & Patriquin trading winners and barbs all afternoon. —Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Clarabelle Cow With her signature cowbell, Clarabelle Cow is one of Mickey Mouse’s cheerful and talkative friends. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025

Men accused of people-smuggling are not known for being talkative, and Simon was only going to be in Ivory Coast for a couple of weeks, covering the first half of the Africa Cup of Nations. —The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

While Posing as Her and Beyoncé However, Williams suggested that Rowland, 44, could also win the title of the most talkative Destiny’s Child member. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talkative

• vocative
• evocative
• provocative

Kids Definition

talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kət-iv 

: fond of talking

talkativeness noun