talkativeness
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /tˈɔːkətˌɪvnəs/
US
- /tˈɔːkətˌɪvnəs/
Description
- Talking a lot
- chattiness
- being very chatty
This word is about a person who talks a lot, often more than the situation really needs. It is more than just being friendly or sociable. Picture the kind of person who keeps a conversation going, adds extra details, and fills every quiet moment with more words. Sometimes this comes from personality: they simply enjoy talking. Other times, it can come from nerves, excitement, or a need to keep control of the conversation. A little lively conversation can be pleasant, but too much can tire other people or lead to sharing things that should have stayed private.
Talkativeness is the quality of talking often and at length. It suggests more speech than people usually expect or want in a given moment. Someone with this trait may keep a conversation going for a long time, move quickly from one detail to another, and leave little space for silence.
The word can describe a natural part of someone's personality. Some people simply enjoy talking and feel comfortable expressing every thought out loud. In a warm, social setting, this can make them seem lively, open, and easy to know. But it is not always seen in a positive way. If a person talks so much that others cannot join in, it may seem annoying, careless, or intrusive.
You might say, "Her talkativeness made it hard for anyone else to speak," or, "Once he relaxed, his talkativeness quickly showed." Sometimes, talking too much is linked to nervousness, excitement, or discomfort with silence. In other cases, it can suggest that a person is more focused on speaking than on listening.
Being able to speak easily is useful, but too much talking can get in the way of real connection and understanding. A cheerful stream of words can brighten a room, yet good conversation still depends on balance. The strongest speakers know when to keep going and when to let silence, or another voice, have its turn.
Examples
- 1
Travel
Her talkativeness makes long car rides feel much shorter.
- 2
Coffee effect
After two cups of coffee, his usual quietness turned into talkativeness.
- 3
Classroom behavior
The teacher didn't mind the children's talkativeness as long as they stayed on task.
- 4
Social energy
His talkativeness can be charming at dinner but exhausting in the office.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- talkativenessnoun