talkative

talk·a·tive

adjective \ˈtȯ-kə-tiv\

Definition of TALKATIVE

: given to talking; also : full of talk

— talk·a·tive·ly adverb

— talk·a·tive·ness noun

Examples of TALKATIVE

1. Their little boy is very talkative.
2. She was in a talkative mood.

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

Related Words

communicative, expansive; demonstrative, effusive, gushing; free-spoken, outspoken, unreserved, vocal; articulate, fluent, glib, voluble, well-spoken; gossipy, talebearing, tale-telling; long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy; extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable

Near Antonyms

quiet, shy; mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless; evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained; aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

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>.