talkative — fond of or given to talking; characterized by much talk
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fond of or given to talking; characterized by much talk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes surprisingly talkative at 3 AM, meowing like she's sharing neighborhood gossip.
- He's usually quiet, but coffee makes him incredibly talkative.
- The parrot was so talkative that even the other parrots told it to be quiet.
talkative
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtɔːkətɪv/]
fond of or given to talking; characterized by much talk
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Talkative developed from Middle English 'talk' combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ative', which denotes a tendency or disposition. The word emerged to describe someone with a propensity for continuous speech.
Breakdown
talk (to speak) + -ative (having the tendency or quality of), a suffix derived from Latin -ativus indicating habitual action or characteristic behavior.
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes surprisingly talkative at 3 AM, meowing like she's sharing neighborhood gossip.”
“He's usually quiet, but coffee makes him incredibly talkative.”
“The parrot was so talkative that even the other parrots told it to be quiet.”
“Children often become more talkative when they're excited about something.”
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