talkative
English
Etymology
From Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.
Adjective
talkative (comparative more talkative, superlative most talkative)
- Tending to talk a lot.
- Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.
Synonyms
- (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
Derived terms
Translations
tending to talk or speak freely or often
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speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences
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