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

Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn. —Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Energetic and talkative, Patel speaks of his peers on Devon with the comfort and humor of a longtime community member. —Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024

Your partner or spouse is very talkative and sociable; your cousin is very introverted and shy. —Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

In less than a year, the once boisterous and talkative Eustaquio was quiet. —Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kət-iv 

: fond of talking

talkativeness noun