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talkatively

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /tɔːˈkæv.ɪt.li/

KK: /tɔːkəˌtɪvli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that involves a lot of talking or conversation.


Example

She spoke talkatively about her day at school.


Conversation
Sloth A
I noticed you were really talkatively sharing your thoughts at the meeting today.
Sloth B
Yeah, I felt like everyone needed to hear my ideas.
Sloth A
It's great when you're talkatively expressing yourself like that.
Sloth B
Thanks! It makes discussions so much more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
garrulously
loquaciously
verbosely
Antonyms
taciturnly
quietly
reservedly
Root Explanation

Talkatively → It is formed from "talk" (from Old English *tælcian*, meaning to speak or converse) and "-ative" (meaning inclined to or having the nature of). The word "talkatively" means in a manner inclined to talk or converse.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is inclined to 'speak' ('talk') a lot — that's what 'talkatively' means.

Visually Confused Words
taxatively
untalkative
amatively
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