Talkative

Pronunciation

UK IPA: /ËˆtÉ”ËkÉ™tÉªv/
US IPA: /ËˆtÉ‘ËkÉ™dÉªv/

Origin

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

Full definition of talkative

Adjective

talkative

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

Synonyms

chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, outgoing, talksome
long-winded, logorrheic, verbose
indiscreet, outspoken

Antonyms

dour, monosyllabic, sullen, withdrawn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

Derived terms

talkativeness