ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Talkative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Talkative is an adjective meaning Tending to talk a lot.

Meaning

Tending to talk a lot.

More Meanings

  1. Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.

Example Sentences

a talkative girl
a talkative TV show
Tarzan nodded his head. He was a man of few words, and possibly it was for this reason as much as any that Kadour ben Saden had taken to him, for if there be one thing that an Arab despises it is a talkative man.

Synonyms for talkative

Depending on context, synonyms include chatty, gabby, loquacious, outgoing, talksome, outspoken.

Antonyms for talkative

Common opposites include dour, monosyllabic, sullen, withdrawn, laconic, taciturn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include loquacious, garrulous, communicative, chatty, talky, blabbermouthed.

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