Definition

Adjective: 1. Tending to talk a great deal; characterized by or full of excessive or trivial talk. This describes a person, piece of writing, or performance that uses many words, often about unimportant matters, and may be perceived as wordy, chatty, or lacking in substance or action.

Usage

The adjective "talky" is typically used in a descriptive, often slightly critical, way. It suggests that the amount of talking is notable and potentially excessive for the context. * It can describe a person who is overly chatty. * It is commonly used to critique films, plays, or novels that rely heavily on dialogue at the expense of visual storytelling, plot movement, or action. * It can describe the nature of a conversation, meeting, or event itself.

Examples

• "The film's second act is very talky, with long scenes of characters debating in rooms."
• "I found her latest novel a bit talky; the characters philosophize for pages without much happening."
• "He's friendly but can be talky when he gets going about his hobby."
• "The meeting was unproductive and overly talky."

Advanced Usage / Nuances

• "Talky" vs. "Conversational": While both involve talk, "conversational" has a neutral or positive connotation of being informal and easy to understand. "Talky" carries a negative connotation of being unnecessarily verbose or dull.
• Genre Criticism: In film criticism, a "talky" drama is often contrasted with an action-packed thriller or a visually stunning spectacle.

Variants and Related Words

• Talkatively (adverb): In a talky manner.
  • The scene was talkatively written.
• Talkativeness (noun): The quality of being talky.
  • The play's talkativeness may not appeal to all audiences.

Synonyms

• Chatty
• Garrulous
• Voluble
• Loquacious
• Wordy
• Verbose
• Gabby (informal)

Antonyms

• Taciturn
• Laconic
• Reticent
• Succinct
• Action-packed (when describing media)

Adjective

1. full of trivial conversation
   • kept from her housework by gabby neighbors