chatty

[chat-ee] / ˈtʃæt i /

ADJECTIVE

talkative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

communicative conversational friendly garrulous informal intimate loquacious

WEAK

colloquial familiar gabby gossipy loose-lipped multieloquent spontaneous talky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cool formal incompatible quiet reserved silent unfriendly unsociable

WEAK

untalkative

Example Sentences

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He had barely spoken in the first few weeks back; now he was almost chatty by comparison.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

"He was a nice, chatty warm person," says Samantha.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Norris is relaxed, good humoured and chatty as he reviews his journey.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Quick-minded and chatty, he also tells Mirian about his excellent report card.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario