talkative
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
talkative (comparative more talkative, superlative most talkative)
- Tending to talk a lot.
- a talkative girl
- a talkative TV show
- Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.
Synonyms[edit]
- (very willing to talk): chatty, gabby, loquacious, outgoing, talksome, outspoken
- (too long or too much): long-winded, garrulous, logorrheic
- (with too many details): verbose
- (too much nonsense): drivellous
- (saying inappropriate things): indiscreet
- See also Thesaurus:talkative
Antonyms[edit]
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
tending to talk or speak freely or often
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speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences
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