talkative

The word “talkative” has 3 syllables: talk-a-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for talkative?

In the thesaurus, “talkative” has 48 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for talkative along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for talkative

articulate
big-mouthed
blabby
chattering
chatty
communicative
conversational
demonstrative
effusive
eloquent
expansive
extraverted
extroverted
fluent
free-spoken
full of hot air
gabby
garrulous
glib
gossipy
gregarious
gushing
long-winded
loose-lipped
loquacious
loudmouthed
motormouthed
mouthy
multiloquent
outgoing
outspoken
prolix
rambling
rattling
slick
smooth
sociable
tale-telling
talebearing
talky
unreserved
verbal
verbose
vocal
voluble
well-spoken
windy
wordy

Antonyms for talkative

aloof
closemouthed
evasive
indrawn
inhibited
introverted
laconic
mum
mute
nonvocal
quiet
reserved
reticent
retiring
secretive
self-contained
shy
silent
speechless
taciturn
tight-lipped
tongue-tied
uncommunicative
unsociable
untalkative
withdrawn
wordless

Meanings of talkative

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

Example Sentences

She’s always been talkative, sharing stories with everyone she meets.
During the meeting, he was especially talkative, offering his opinion on every topic.
My dog becomes more talkative when he’s excited for a walk.
The new student was very talkative, eager to make friends on her first day.
After a cup of coffee, he became unusually talkative and started discussing his weekend plans.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to talkative, such as: aloof, articulate, big-mouthed, blabby, chattering, chatty, closemouthed.

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