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talkative

/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

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adjective

A2formalcommon/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Describes a person who likes to talk a lot.

ruОписывает человека, который любит много говорить.esDescribe a una persona que disfruta hablando mucho, a menudo de manera excesiva o en exceso, o que es sociable y comunicativa.frSe dit d'une personne qui aime beaucoup parler, souvent de façon abondante ou excessive, ou qui est sociable et aime la conversation.deBeschreibt eine Person, die gern und viel spricht und sich gern unterhält.ptDescreve uma pessoa que gosta de falar muito ou que fala com frequência e de forma animada.zh形容一个人喜欢说话,话很多;也指健谈、爱聊天的。arيصف الشخص الذي يحب الكلام الكثير والميل إلى التحدث في معظم الأوقات. قد يشير أيضًا إلى من يتحدث بإسهاب وبلا توقف.

  1. Fond of trivial conversation B1 informal

    Inclined to engage in light, unimportant, or casual talk.

    • She is so talkative at parties, always chatting about the weather.
    • He became talkative after a few drinks, discussing trivial matters.
    • The talkative neighbor kept me on the phone for an hour.

    ruБолтливыйesCharlatánfrbavard (en parlant d'une personne aimant la conversation futile)deGesprächigptTagarelazh健谈的arثرثار

    Synonyms: chattyeffusivegabbygarrulousloquacioustalkyvoluble

    Antonyms: quietreservedsilenttaciturn

  2. Indiscreetly verbose B2 informal

    Tending to speak too much, often revealing things unwisely or without caution.

    • The talkative witness accidentally revealed the secret plan.
    • Be careful not to be too talkative around competitors.
    • His talkative nature got him into trouble with the boss.

    ruБолтливыйesVerboso indiscretamentefrBavard indiscretdeGeschwätzigptFaladorzh多嘴arثرثار

    Synonyms: bigmouthedblabbermouthedblabbygossipyleaky

    Antonyms: closemouthedguardedreticentsecretivetaciturn

  3. Friendly and communicative A2 formal

    Having a friendly and open disposition, willing to engage in conversation.

    • The talkative guide made the tour very enjoyable.
    • She is a talkative person who makes everyone feel welcome.
    • He is talkative and always ready to share a story.

    ruОбщительныйesComunicativo y afablefrCausant et avenantdeGesprächigptComunicativozh健谈的arاجتماعي

    Synonyms: chattycommunicativeconversationalexpansiveforthcominggregariousopenoutgoingsociableunreserved

    Antonyms: reservedreticenttaciturnunsociablewithdrawn

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