talkative

adjective

ˈtȯ-kə-tiv How to pronounce talkative (audio)
Definition of talkativenext
as in communicative
fond of talking or conversation a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city

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How is the word talkative different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of talkative are garrulous, loquacious, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

When is garrulous a more appropriate choice than talkative?

In some situations, the words garrulous and talkative are roughly equivalent. However, garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

When can loquacious be used instead of talkative?

The words loquacious and talkative are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

Where would voluble be a reasonable alternative to talkative?

Although the words voluble and talkative have much in common, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of talkative In Emme Lund’s 2022 novel, the talkative bird (named Gail) who lives between Owen’s ribs acts as a metaphor for both queerness and disability. — Chris Martin, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 In the cab, my driver is kind and talkative, but not overly so. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Autistic children communicate in a wide variety of ways, ranging from nonspeaking to highly talkative. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish. — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for talkative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
  1. communicative
  2. conversational
  3. outspoken
  4. vocal
  5. loquacious
  6. chatty
  7. outgoing
  8. mouthy
Adjective
  • Now, from membership in the Nazi Party to the facts behind family lineage or legends, communicative memory no longer has the final word.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of communicative
Adjective
  • The film tracks four couples moving through different stages of love inside the same cafe over the course of a summer and autumn, told through low-key, conversational scenes.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Participants chose a book using either a conventional search interface or a conversational agent.
    — Ming Zhu, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversational
Adjective
  • Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wahab's victory marks another win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is marked by candidates outspoken against Israel.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • As a neo-New Wave guy with a heartland jones and drama-king chops, Flowers isn’t bad cosplaying his heroes, even if his brawny rock-opera vocal approach is a bit short on the conversational warmth that makes for truly memorable country singing.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Guatemalan epidemic has been traced back to a gathering in Santiago Atitlán in December 2025 that was organized by a Christian megachurch whose leaders have been vocal about their anti-vaccine views.
    — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • In contrast to her loquacious late brother, Graham has not spoken with reporters in Capitol Hill hallways or fielded questions on the stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • There is no better illustration of speechlessness being deployed as a weapon, forcing the loquacious, as if at gunpoint, to fill the void with words.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loquacious
Adjective
  • After the usually chatty Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker went a full 24 hours without posting anything, many began to theorize Cyberleek’s spree was over, and they’d been shut down or caught after Take-Two’s relentless pursuit.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Many people would be deliciously tired after such wholesome exertion and not want to spend their evenings raking over the past with a chatty English journalist.
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatty
Adjective
  • Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction to Rogers, joining from Chelsea, while Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid will replace the outgoing Lucas Digne at left-back.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At one point, outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson penned a pointed op-ed in the Miami Times explaining the importance of Black representation in the district.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Ryan Reynolds, known for playing the mouthy mercenary in the Deadpool franchise, took to social media to congratulate The Odyssey and pass the torch.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Anson Boon, Ellie Bamber and Eddie Marsan will star in Halftime Hero, which is based on the remarkable true story of when soccer manager Harry Redknapp pulled a mouthy fan out of the stands to play in a professional match.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mouthy

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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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