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talk·a·tive
 talkative
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- 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
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| definition 2: |
being in the mood to talk.
I don't feel very talkative tonight; I've had a tough day at work. |
| related words: |
articulate, vocal |
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| derivations: |
talkatively (adv.), talkativeness (n.) |
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