talkative

adjective

ˈtȯ-kə-tiv How to pronounce talkative (audio)
Definition of talkativenext
as in communicative
fond of talking or conversation a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city

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How is the word talkative different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of talkative are garrulous, loquacious, and voluble. While all these words mean "given to talk or talking," talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.

a talkative neighbor

When is garrulous a more appropriate choice than talkative?

In some situations, the words garrulous and talkative are roughly equivalent. However, garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.

garrulous traveling companions

When can loquacious be used instead of talkative?

The words loquacious and talkative are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly.

a loquacious spokesperson

Where would voluble be a reasonable alternative to talkative?

Although the words voluble and talkative have much in common, voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.

a voluble raconteur

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Recent Examples of talkative Once again, Mehl concluded that men and women were equally talkative. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 Breed can impact a cat's personality, as some tend to be more talkative or cuddly. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish. — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Doing this kind of work with other talkative animals, such as dolphins, would be much more difficult. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for talkative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
  1. communicative
  2. conversational
  3. outspoken
  4. vocal
  5. loquacious
  6. chatty
  7. outgoing
  8. mouthy
Adjective
  • Now, from membership in the Nazi Party to the facts behind family lineage or legends, communicative memory no longer has the final word.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of communicative
Adjective
  • The organizations that embrace conversational content today are positioning themselves for a future where credibility is earned through expertise rather than interruption.
    — Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This marks Edited’s latest AI-powered offering, following the release of a conversational workspace powered by Edited’s own AI Edie last July.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversational
Adjective
  • Burry has been among Wall Street’s most outspoken skeptics of the artificial intelligence boom, arguing that demand for AI infrastructure is being fueled by financing arrangements that may prove unsustainable.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is outspoken criticism within Israel as well as around the world.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Together, Clancy’s vocal, physical and written messages offered key insights into her perspective in the second week of her trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Elevating other leaders that are on our team to be more vocal out there.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • In contrast to her loquacious late brother, Graham has not spoken with reporters in Capitol Hill hallways or fielded questions on the stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • There is no better illustration of speechlessness being deployed as a weapon, forcing the loquacious, as if at gunpoint, to fill the void with words.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loquacious
Adjective
  • The instinctive Moon in your 1st House of Self squares chatty Mercury in your 4th House of Home, so feelings could rush ahead in family talks, texts, or morning logistics.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, the guards were often genial and chatty; inside, visitors were treated as objects of suspicion, barked at and insulted.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of chatty
Adjective
  • The crimson color stems from that outgoing light being reddened by the overlying layers of gas, much as sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere can tint a sunset red.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pelosi’s conversation with Politico also touched on how the outgoing lawmaker sees the Democrats’ 2028 roster.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Tony Award-winning actress Kara Young co-stars as Racine, the mouthy, rough-and-tough twin.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
  • With a loss ending the season, urgency became the default setting, activating anger necessary to stand nose-to-nose with the mouthy Wolves.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of mouthy

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