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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of talkative Warsh has elected to break with his three immediate predecessors’ efforts to make the Fed more talkative and transparent. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 In Emme Lund’s 2022 novel, the talkative bird (named Gail) who lives between Owen’s ribs acts as a metaphor for both queerness and disability. — Chris Martin, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 In the cab, my driver is kind and talkative, but not overly so. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Autistic children communicate in a wide variety of ways, ranging from nonspeaking to highly talkative. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 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
  • King managed to take the suffocating history of the Indian — the treaties, the massacres, the Hollywood caricatures — and turn it into something conversational, even funny.
    — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There are also times when Cigna will opt to work closely with AI startups that have homed in on a very specific use case, like Sierra, which builds conversational AI agents for customer service.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversational
Adjective
  • Strahan has been outspoken about his kids in the past, sharing in 2025 that his daughter Isabella Strahan had been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, two years prior.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Davis has long been an outspoken advocate for diversity and Black representation, especially in the entertainment industry.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The protagonist is highly vocal, frequently engaging in quips and banter.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • McConaughey is loquacious with his answers, his Texas drawl stretching out his thoughts and stories.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of loquacious
Adjective
  • Is this chatty attitude appropriate for a strictly business call?
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After the usually chatty Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker went a full 24 hours without posting anything, many began to theorize Cyberleek’s spree was over, and they’d been shut down or caught after Take-Two’s relentless pursuit.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatty
Adjective
  • Election officials would also have to submit their outgoing and return ballot-envelope designs to USPS for review.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew Friend, Nike’s outgoing chief financial officer, told Wall Street that the company faces several headwinds unrelated to consumer demand or price sensitivity, including evolving tariff policies and geopolitical disruption in the Middle East.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Ryan Reynolds, known for playing the mouthy mercenary in the Deadpool franchise, took to social media to congratulate The Odyssey and pass the torch.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Anson Boon, Ellie Bamber and Eddie Marsan will star in Halftime Hero, which is based on the remarkable true story of when soccer manager Harry Redknapp pulled a mouthy fan out of the stands to play in a professional match.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mouthy

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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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