talkative

[taw-kuh-tiv] /ˈtɔ kə tɪv/

adjective

inclined to talk a great deal:

One drink and she became very talkative.

Origin

1400-50; late Middle English; see talk, -ative

Related forms

talkatively, adverb

talkativeness, noun

nontalkative, adjective

nontalkatively, adverb

nontalkativeness, noun

overtalkative, adjective

overtalkatively, adverb

overtalkativeness, noun

untalkative, adjective

Synonyms

wordy, verbose, prolix. Talkative, garrulous, loquacious characterize a person who talks a great deal. Talkative is a neutral or mildly unfavorable word applied to a person who is inclined to talk a great deal, sometimes without significance: a talkative child. The garrulous person talks with wearisome persistence, usually about personal and trivial things: a garrulous old man. A loquacious person, intending to be sociable, talks continuously and at length: a loquacious host.

Examples from the web for talkative

Yes, and that seems to be independent of how talkative mothers are or how smiley mothers are.
It's odd that in such a quiet society that you find such talkative street people.
Although he was dead, he was pleasant and talkative.
Neither of these two monumental lovers were known for being particularly talkative.
When he is in a rare talkative mood, he utters a few sentences.
Lord long ago decided that a talkative ship is better than a tight one.
As happy and as talkative as she was, her head rested on a pillow in her wheelchair, her arms and legs limp in her pink pajamas.
Mimi's has fewer customers, and they are less talkative.
The people are usually friendly and talkative- no one seems miserable in their jobs.
Her wit, for want of teaching, makes her impertinent and talkative.

British Dictionary definitions for talkative

talkative

/ˈtɔːkətɪv/

adjective

given to talking a great deal

Derived Forms

talkatively, adverb
talkativeness, noun

Word Origin and History for talkative

adj.

mid-15c.; see talk + -ive. Related: Talkatively; talkativeness.