CHATTINESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

chattiness

noun

Definition of chattiness

as in talkativeness

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Recent Examples of chattiness By contrast, Trump is being needled almost weekly by Tillis and other GOP senators whose chattiness with the press has drawn the ire of the president. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 Beyond the festivities, the best thing about the city is the Glaswegians themselves, who are known for their outsize charm and chattiness. — Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025

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Noun

However, Fallon noted that there have been times when his loquaciousness has backfired, too.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of loquaciousness

Noun

The central bank’s pathological loquacity—policy statements, detailed meeting minutes, press conferences, speeches, interviews and those infernal dot plots—has become more confusing than enlightening.

— Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022
Such loquacity doesn’t come cheap, not just in terms of paying your writers and cast but also in capturing actors’ performances.

— Alexander Chatziioannou, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022

Definition of loquacity

Noun

The Odysseus of legend is known for his cunning and his eloquence.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Blarney Castle is, of course, home to the legendary Blarney Stone—a block of limestone built into the castle that’s said to gift eloquence and persuasiveness to whoever kisses it.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of eloquence

Noun

Building Narrative Fluency Narrative fluency can help—the ability to translate complex people and org decisions into language that moves boards, investors and frontline teams, often at the same time.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The goal is to establish a school focused on advanced tech breakthroughs, art and architecture, developing technical and visual mastery through studio practice and design labs, and also to help students build both business and tech fluency.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of fluency

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