talkative
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɔkədɪv/
- (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈtɑkədɪv/
Adjective
edittalkative (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
editDerived terms
editTranslations
edittending to talk or speak freely or often
speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences
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