Word
talkative
Phoneticstalk·a·tive, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɔkətɪv/
UK/tˈɔːkətˌɪv/
Definition
adj. tending to speak a lot or to talk about many different things. You use this to describe someone who cannot keep quiet for long.
adj. tending to speak frequently or at length; characterized by a high volume of speech. Often used to describe a person's personality or a specific conversation's nature.
Examples
“She is very talkative and always has a lot to say.”
“The two friends sat on the porch for hours, enjoying their talkative conversation about their childhood.”
“While some find his talkative nature to be a charming trait, others find it difficult to engage in deep, meaningful discussions when he dominates the conversation.”
Examples
simple
“She is very talkative and always has a lot to say.”
contextual
“The two friends sat on the porch for hours, enjoying their talkative conversation about their childhood.”
complex
“While some find his talkative nature to be a charming trait, others find it difficult to engage in deep, meaningful discussions when he dominates the conversation.”
Etymology
From Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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