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a talkative mood
a chatty mood
a sociable mood
an outgoing mood
a lively mood
a talkative neighbor
a gossipy neighbor
an opinionated neighbor
an inquisitive neighbor
a vocal neighbor
a sociable neighbor
a talkative child
an extroverted child
a bubbly child
a chatty child
an eloquent child
an outgoing child

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How is the word talkative different from other adjectives like it?

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.

a talkative neighbor

When is garrulous a more appropriate choice than talkative?

In some situations, the words garrulous and talkative are roughly equivalent. However, garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

When can loquacious be used instead of talkative?

The words loquacious and talkative are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

Where would voluble be a reasonable alternative to talkative?

Although the words voluble and talkative have much in common, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of talkative 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 Mahomes is relaxed but talkative in those meetings, as Wentz described it, going through his preferred plays for the potential biggest moments of the game. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for talkative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
Adjective
  • Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
    Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Duckworth, herself a disabled veteran, has been particularly outspoken, calling the Administration’s actions a betrayal.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The actress, whose big break came in another big musical, the remake of West Side Story, has drawn her own controversy for being a little bit outspoken, there is that.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s guys along the way that probably earned the rights to step up and be a little bit more vocal.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • And those arguing for seizing the moment for reform have been vocal in opposing cuts so far.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While Chastain offered little when asked how his conversation with Hocevar transpired, Blaney was more loquacious.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Stewart is chatty and candid in retelling the story, if not especially apologetic.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Speaking of communication, the sun lights up your chatty and social third house for the first few weeks of the month.
    Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.
    David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
  • People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.
    Michelle Lambright Black, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Thomas has long been a polarizing figure, known for his flashy appearances and mouthy comebacks on Real Housewives and his even more controversial cameo on Potomac.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Except the mouthy, fiery Ani (Mikey Madison) isn’t having it, and Igor (Yura Borisov) isn’t your typical thug.
    Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • So his warm, garrulous letters to her must have been hugely flattering, as if a reporter today received a string of confiding e-mails from Bruce Springsteen.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Lest things get too esoteric, Djordjevic has his garrulous, practical-minded relatives to bring him back to earth.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025

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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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