talkative

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to talking; conversant; loquacious.

  - "The talkative parrot could mimic human speech."
  - "Susan's talkative friend kept her entertained for hours."

• adjective

  Given to talking at great length; excessively loquacious.

  - "My uncle is quite talkative and loves to share stories."
  - "The talkative salesman tried to sell us more than we needed."

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Antonyms

dour , monosyllabic , sullen , withdrawn , laconic , taciturn , terse , uncommunicative , mute , quiet , silent

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Synonyms

indiscreet , garrulous , logorrheic , long-winded , drivellous , chatty , gabby , loquacious , outgoing , outspoken , talksome , verbose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with talkative
narrative , descriptive , histrionic , dramatic , elaborative

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Variants

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talkative , talkatively , talkativeness , talkativenesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'capable of speaking,' from the Latin word 'loquax,' meaning 'speaking.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'talkative' comes from the Latin word 'loquax,' meaning 'speaking.'

2. Talkative people are often found in customer service roles, as they enjoy interacting with others and providing information.

3. Studies have shown that talkative people are more likely to have larger social networks and stronger relationships.

4. In some cultures, excessive talking is considered a sign of intelligence or status.

5. There is a saying, 'A talkative woman is a sign of a happy heart.'

6. The term 'talking shop' refers to a group of people discussing their work or trade in great detail.

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Related Concepts

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1. loquacious: A synonym for talkative, meaning given to talking or excessively verbose.

2. garrulous: Another synonym for talkative, meaning given to excessive talking or prone to chatter.

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Culture

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In literature, talkative characters are often used to provide backstory, exposition, or to create tension and conflict. Talkative animals, such as the parrot Polly in 'The African Parrot' by Edgar Allan Poe, can serve as narrators or sources of humor.

How to Memorize "talkative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal that is constantly talking, gesturing, and expressing themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'talkative' with the image of a chatty friend, a loquacious salesman, or a talkative parrot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'talkative' as 'Tells All About Verbose Topics And Vast Explanations.'

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