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talkative
adjective talk·a·tive \ˈtȯ-kə-tiv\
: tending to talk a lot or to enjoy having conversations with people
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First Known Use of TALKATIVE
15th century
Related to TALKATIVE
- Synonyms
- blabby, chatty, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talky
- Antonyms
- closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative
Synonym Discussion of 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>.
TALKATIVE Defined for Kids
talkative
adjective talk·a·tive \ˈtȯ-kə-tiv\
Definition of TALKATIVE for Kids
: fond of talking
— talk·a·tive·ness noun
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