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Talkative - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

talkative

/ˈtɔkətɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/

Definition:

Fond of or given to talking a lot; chatty.

Synonyms:

chatty, loquacious, garrulous, verbose

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

quiet, reserved, taciturn

Common Collocations:

talkative child, talkative friend, talkative mood, talkative nature

Derivatives:

talkativeness, talkatively

Usage Tips:

Use "talkative" to describe someone who enjoys speaking frequently or at length.

Common Phrases:

talk a mile a minute, have the gift of gab, chatterbox

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "talken," meaning to speak, combined with the suffix "-ative."

Examples:

  • 1. She is very talkative during meetings.
  • 2. His talkative nature makes him popular at parties.
  • 3. The teacher asked the talkative student to quiet down.
  • 4. My neighbor is friendly but overly talkative in the mornings.

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