talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kə-tiv How to pronounce talkative (audio)
: given to talking
also : full of talk
talkatively adverb
talkativeness noun
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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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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. Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 In 2001's Bridget Jones's Diary, what starts as a not-so-meet-cute between the talkative Bridget (Renée Zellweger) and the offensive Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at a New Year's Eve party unfolds into one of the most swoon-worthy rom-coms the genre has to offer. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 In fact, people who are talkative, outgoing and positive—and those who are comfortable taking charge and who seek out new experiences are more likely to drive positive outcomes in their work. Tracy Brower, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn. Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talkative 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talkative was in the 15th century

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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talkative. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

talkative

adjective
talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kət-iv How to pronounce talkative (audio)
: fond of talking
talkativeness noun

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