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talkative
a talkative person likes to talk a lot – also used about people’s moods:
• He’s very talkative with his friends and family. • Benjamin was in a talkative mood.
chatty
liking to talk a lot in a friendly way – a rather informal use:
• I like her – she’s always cheerful and chatty. • The chatty girl on the phone answered most of my questions.
articulate
able to talk easily and effectively about things, especially difficult subjects:
• All the applicants we interviewed were intelligent and articulate. • These were articulate people, well able to deal with the press and media.
eloquent
able to express your ideas and opinions well – used especially about people who speak in public and are able to influence people:
• an eloquent public speaker
garrulous
formal talking a lot, especially about unimportant things:
• A garrulous old man was sitting near me in the bar. • He became more garrulous as the evening went on.
you can’t shut him/her up
informal used to say humorously that someone talks all the time:
• You can’t shut him up so I never get any work done when he’s here.
chatterbox
informal someone, especially a child, who talks a lot:
• Cathy’s a real chatterbox.
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