talkative

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtɔːkətɪv/, SAMPA: /"tO:k@tIv/
• (US) IPA: /ˈtɑːkədɪv/

[edit] Adjective

talkative (comparative more talkative, superlative most talkative)

1. Tending to talk a lot.
2. Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.

[edit] Synonyms

• chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, outgoing
• long-winded, logorrheic, verbose
• indiscreet, outspoken
• See also Wikisaurus:talkative

[edit] Antonyms

• dour, monosyllabic, sullen, withdrawn
• laconic, taciturn, terse, uncommunicative
• mute, quiet, silent

[edit] Derived terms

• talkativeness

[edit] Translations