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

At home, Dan is curious, talkative and always ready to make a new friend. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025

Mbeumo, nicknamed Brice, was not shy at football but talkative and funny. —Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

Her daughters, Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao) and Posy Li (Isabella Wei), couldn’t be more different—Rosamund is her mother’s perfect protégé, while Posy is sweet, talkative, and often underestimated. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025

In this Pixar staple, elderly widower Carl sets off on an adventure to fulfill his late wife’s dream, only to be accompanied by an eager Boy Scout and an annoyingly talkative dog. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Sep. 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