English Explanatory Dictionary

talkative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-talkative.wav /ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/ /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈʈɔ.kə.ʈɪʋ/

Word forms

talkative more talkative most talkative

Etymology

From Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.

Synonyms

chattering chattery effusive gobby motormouth nattersome nattery prolix talkative talky voluble wordy yakky yappy chatty gabby loquacious outgoing talksome outspoken long-winded garrulous logorrheic verbose drivellous indiscreet

Antonyms

dour monosyllabic sullen withdrawn laconic taciturn terse uncommunicative mute quiet silent curt reserved reticent

Related words

full of hot air talk chatter chatterbox prattle

Derived words

nontalkative overtalkative talkatively talkativeness talkativity untalkative
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