talkative

Everyday

A talkative person talks a lot, often in a friendly and chatty way. tree →

In the lessons

In school reports, teachers may write that a pupil is «talkative», sometimes as a gentle way of saying they chat too much in class. In stories, a talkative character might be a chatty parrot or a friend who never stops talking. Phrases: «a talkative child», «very talkative», «in a talkative mood».

Examples

• My little sister is very talkative at dinner. tree →
• The parrot was so talkative it said hello to everyone. tree →
• He is shy at first but talkative with friends. tree →
• My report said I am «a little too talkative in class». tree →
• Grandpa gets talkative when he tells old stories. tree →
• The taxi driver was friendly and talkative. tree →
• Now this king was very talkative; while he was speaking, others had no opportunity for a word. tree →

Note

Close words: «chatty» (informal), «gabby», «a chatterbox» (noun). Opposites: «quiet», «shy», «silent». It can be praise or a polite complaint, depending on context.