talkativeness
/|ivnə̇s/ (ame, mw)
talkativeness — noun
1. the tendency or habit of speaking a great deal, especially in social situations
the tendency or habit of speaking a great deal, especially in social situations where a person enjoys sharing thoughts, stories, or opinions freely and at length
Theo's talkativeness made him popular at parties, but his colleagues wished he would listen more.
contrast between social and professional settings
Apinya's talkativeness as a flight attendant helped calm nervous passengers on long overseas flights.
positive function in a service role
Felix's talkativeness meant we learned all the neighborhood gossip within a week of moving in.
In some cultures, talkativeness signals warmth; in others, it may seem rude.
- loquacity
more formal, often used in literary or written descriptions
- chattiness
informal, usually suggests friendly and pleasant talk
- garrulity
formal, with a negative connotation of excessive or annoying talk
- taciturnity
formal; the habit of saying very little
- reticence
formal; restraint in speaking, often from caution or reserve
用法筆記
An everyday word formed from the adjective 'talkative' plus the common suffix '-ness'. It can carry positive, neutral, or negative tones depending on context. More formal alternatives include 'loquacity' and 'volubility'; 'garrulity' is a formal word with a distinctly negative connotation of excessive or tiresome talking.