adj
B1
Intermediate
talkative
TAW-kuh-tihv
Talkative (adj) means Inclined to talk a great deal. Example: “He's usually quiet, but after a coffee he gets talkative.”
adj
1
Inclined to talk a great deal.
"He's usually quiet, but after a coffee he gets talkative."
How to use talkative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChatty; someone who likes to talk a lot.
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Common pairings
a talkative person
unusually talkative
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more talkative
- Superlative
- most talkative
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Etymology
From Middle English talkatyve, formed from talk plus the adjective suffix -ative.
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What does “talkative” mean?
The word “talkative” means inclined to talk a great deal. In plain terms, chatty; someone who likes to talk a lot.
How do you pronounce “talkative”?
“Talkative” is pronounced TAW-kuh-tihv (/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “talkative” in a sentence?
Here is “talkative” used in a sentence: “He's usually quiet, but after a coffee he gets talkative.”
What is another word for “talkative”?
Words with a similar meaning to “talkative” include chattering, chattery, effusive, gobby, motormouth and nattersome.
What is the opposite of “talkative”?
The opposite of “talkative” — its antonyms — are dour, monosyllabic, sullen, withdrawn and laconic.
What part of speech is “talkative”?
“Talkative” is an adjective.
Where does the word “talkative” come from?
The word “talkative” comes from Middle English. From Middle English talkatyve, formed from talk plus the adjective suffix -ative.
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