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talkativeness

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talk·a·tive  (tôk-tv)
adj.
Marked by or having a disposition to talk.
talka·tive·ly adv.
talka·tive·ness n.
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Noun1.talkativeness - the quality of being wordy and talkative
garrulity, garrulousness, loquaciousness, loquacity
communicativeness - the trait of being communicative
leresis - rambling talkativeness (especially in the aged)


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He had been inclined to talkativeness, but gradually he became silent.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
There was a short silence, apparently, while Mr Abel went through the prescribed form, and then the shaking of hands and shuffling of feet were renewed, and shortly afterwards there was a clinking of wine-glasses and a great talkativeness on the part of everybody.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
Emma encouraged her talkativeness amused by such a picture of another set of beings, and enjoying the youthful simplicity which could speak with so much exultation of Mrs.
Emma by Austen, Jane View in context
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