talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kə-tiv 

: given to talking

also : full of talk

talkatively adverb

talkativeness noun

Synonyms

• communicative
• conversational
• outspoken
• vocal
• loquacious
• chatty
• outgoing
• mouthy
• garrulous
• 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

Harjo understands better than all but a few of his star’s previous collaborators how to weaponize Hawke’s gift for playing talkative dirtbags who are equal parts insufferable and charming. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025

That of course was not unusual, but what was unusual was how talkative this man had been. —Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025

My auditions usually involved signing into a small waiting room with stackable utility chairs and four or five other little girls around my age, sitting with their tense or talkative moms. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025

The way the car flows down twisty roads is simply serene due to its talkative and responsive electrohydraulic steering, wonderful chassis communication, minimal body roll, and excellent grip. —Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 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