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talkative

talk·a·tive

talkative

 
pronunciation:
taw k tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: tending to talk often and at length; fond of talking.
The first person I met at the party was very talkative, and it was a bit hard to get away and mingle.My sister is much more talkative than I am.
synonyms:
chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talky, voluble
antonyms:
mute, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative
similar words:
communicative, effusive, glib, long-winded, prolix, verbose, windy
definition 2: being in the mood to talk.
I don't feel very talkative tonight; I've had a tough day at work.
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derivations: talkatively (adv.), talkativeness (n.)