talkative

adjective

talk·​a·​tive ˈtȯ-kə-tiv 

: given to talking

also : full of talk

talkatively adverb

talkativeness noun

Synonyms of talkative

• 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

Teaching first grade has always involved dealing with wiggly and talkative kids. —Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

This story was not supposed to begin in Zagreb, but then a talkative five-year-old named Oliver showed up at my lunch table. —Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

His mom describes him as talkative. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026

Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026

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