noun
talkativeness
TAW-kuh-tiv-nis
Talkativeness (noun) means the quality of being talkative. Example: “Her talkativeness made the long train journey feel much shorter.”
noun
1
The quality of being talkative.
"Her talkativeness made the long train journey feel much shorter."
"His talkativeness sometimes made it hard for other people to get a word in."
"Talkativeness is often seen as a sign of confidence in social situations."
How to use talkativeness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTalkativeness is simply the habit or tendency of talking a lot.
When to use it
Talkativeness is a neutral, everyday word suitable for both spoken and written English.
Memory tip
Because it is uncountable, avoid saying a talkativeness or talkativenesses; just use the word on its own.
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Common pairings
natural talkativeness
his talkativeness
a degree of talkativeness
excessive talkativeness
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Etymology
Talkativeness is formed by adding the suffix -ness to the adjective talkative, turning the quality it describes into a noun.
Synonyms
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chattiness
Rhymes for talkativeness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
politeness
gentleness
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Frequently asked questions
What does talkativeness mean?
Talkativeness is the quality of being talkative, that is, of talking a great deal.
Is talkativeness a countable noun?
No, it is uncountable, so it does not take a plural form.
What is a synonym for talkativeness?
Chattiness is a close synonym for talkativeness.
What is the meaning of talkativeness?
"talkativeness" (noun) means the quality of being talkative.
