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Synonyms & Similar Words
loquaciousness
volubility
garrulousness
verbosity
effusiveness
communicativeness
expansiveness
garrulity
prolixity
prolivity
long-windedness
wordiness
talkiness
chattiness
gossipy
conversational
articulate
eloquent
fluent
effusive
forthcoming
unreserved
uninhibited
outspoken
forthright
vocal
articulate
discursive
circuitous
meandering
rambling
digressive
tangential
circumlocutory
Meaning of Talkativeness
The primary meaning of the word "Talkativeness" refers to the quality of being talkative or loquacious, often to an excessive degree.
Definitions
- The quality of being talkative or loquacious, often to an excessive degree.
- * A tendency to talk excessively, often about trivial or unimportant matters.
Etymology of Talkativeness
The word "Talkativeness" originates from the Old English words "talc" or "tac" meaning "talk" and the suffix "-ativeness" which is derived from the Latin "-ativus" meaning "pertaining to" or "characterized by".
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who engage in excessive or idle conversation, often to the point of being perceived as annoying or tedious.
Example Uses
- Her talkativeness made it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise during meetings.
- * He was known for his talkativeness and could often be found dominating conversations at social gatherings.
- * The talkativeness of the group made it challenging to focus on the task at hand.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reservedness
reticence
taciturnity
quietness
uncommunicativeness
silence
laconism
terseness
conciseness
succinctness
brevity
curtness
abruptness
gruffness
brusqueness
standoffishness
aloofness
remoteness
distance
unforthcoming
inarticulateness
incoherence
mumbling
stuttering