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a talkative mood
a chatty mood
a sociable mood
an outgoing mood
a lively mood
a talkative neighbor
a gossipy neighbor
an opinionated neighbor
an inquisitive neighbor
a vocal neighbor
a sociable neighbor
a talkative child
an extroverted child
a bubbly child
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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 There were also happier times, including winning the FA Cup in 2014 and 2015 and two Community Shield trophies, with an extremely talkative Arteta alongside him in midfield. Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 Finney-Smith has become one of the team’s most talkative players and a consistent source of energy. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025 As Shrek sets out with his talkative sidekick Donkey, the adventure quickly evolves from a simple quest to a journey of self-discovery, unexpected relationships and a lot of hilarity along the way. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Put two confident and talkative teen-agers on the court against each other, and the mics will catch some quips, and that’s what the viewers got with Waters & Patriquin trading winners and barbs all afternoon. Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talkative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
Adjective
  • Which domains are operationally critical and which are purely communicative?
    Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Geminis are social, communicative, and witty, so give your child a name that can keep up!
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
  • Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Miller, who represents Ohio's 7th District, is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has aligned himself with conservative positions in Congress.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • In her role at the Camera Moda Fashion Trust, she’s been vocal about the importance to support the next generation and regularly urges big brands to do their part, especially at a time of economic volatility.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • However, where Juve was a gruff, bluesy soldier, Wayne was more melodic, more nimble, loquacious even at this early age.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
  • Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • By Kate Chin Park The Mini Crossword: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Sound from a chatty kitty: four letters.
    Nadav Machete, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
  • Stylistically, the book becomes a motley, contaminated thing, a mix of Crews’s many modes—chatty, terse, demotic, detached, priapic, noirish, gnomic.
    Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The rule in question, known as the Roadless Rule, was first issued by the outgoing Clinton administration in 2001.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Lipman and Cowen confirmed that no one else was even considered for the role of mouthy matriarch Debbie Novotny.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
  • Maher teased his March 31 dinner with Trump on social media in the days leading up to the date, with many expecting a blowout between the mouthy late-night pundit and controversial president.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Yet while the family, in all its whirling, garrulous energy, appears outwardly welcoming to the newcomer, Marina soon encounters limits to their acceptance.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
  • And yet, there is no place Bret, the more garrulous of the two brothers and host of the Bret Boone Podcast, would rather be (Bret and Aaron also have a younger brother, Matthew, who played minor-league baseball).
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025

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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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