talkativeness

/'tɔ:kətivnis/
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talkativeness

Sheila's talkativeness kept the conversation lively at the dinner table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being talkative: The characteristic of tending to talk a great deal, often at length or without restraint. It describes a person's disposition to be communicative or loquacious.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her natural talkativeness made her an excellent tour guide.
    • The job interview required him to temper his usual talkativeness and listen more carefully.
    • While sometimes charming, his constant talkativeness could be exhausting during long meetings.
Advanced Usage
  • "To exhibit talkativeness": To display or show the quality of being talkative.
    • The child began to exhibit remarkable talkativeness once she felt comfortable in the new classroom.
  • "A degree of talkativeness": Used to indicate the level or extent of this quality.
    • The study measured the participants' degree of talkativeness in social settings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Talkative (adj): Fond of or given to talking; inclined to talk.
    • He is a very talkative person.
  • Talkatively (adv): In a talkative manner.
    • She answered the questions talkatively.
  • Loquaciousness (n): A more formal synonym for talkativeness.
    • The professor was known for his loquaciousness during lectures.
Synonyms
  • Loquacity: The quality of being talkative.
  • Garrulity: Excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.
  • Volubility: The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
  • Communicativeness: Willingness to communicate or impart information.
Antonyms
  • Taciturnity: The state or quality of being reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
  • Reticence: The quality of being restrained or reserved in communication.
  • Silence: Complete absence of sound or speech.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "To have the gift of the gab": An idiom meaning to have a natural talent for speaking fluently and persuasively, often implying talkativeness.
    • As a salesman, his talkativeness—or what he called 'the gift of the gab'—was his greatest asset.
  • "To run off at the mouth": An informal idiom meaning to talk excessively or indiscreetly, often criticizing someone's talkativeness.
    • His talkativeness sometimes caused him to run off at the mouth about confidential matters.
talkativeness

Sheila's talkativeness kept the conversation lively at the dinner table.

Noun
  1. the quality of being wordy and talkative

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