chattiness

chattiness — 名詞

1. a person's tendency to talk freely and often, especially in a friendly or inform

1.名詞C1
釋義

健談

愛說話的特質

a person's tendency to talk freely and often, especially in a friendly or informal way.

例句

Ilan's chattiness made the long train ride feel much shorter.

Ilan 的健談讓漫長的火車旅程感覺短了許多。

noun phrase: someone's chattiness

The teacher welcomed Linh's chattiness in groups but asked her to listen during presentations.

老師歡迎 Linh 在小組活動中多發言，但請她在簡報時多聽。

contrast: welcomed chattiness but asked her to listen

同義詞
  • talkativeness

    more general; often describes the habit of talking a lot

  • sociability

    focuses on enjoying other people's company, not only on talking

反義詞
  • quietness

    the quality of saying little or making little noise

  • reserve

    a controlled or private manner, especially in social situations

用法筆記

Chattiness usually describes friendly, informal talk. It can be positive when the talk helps people feel comfortable, or mildly negative when it becomes distracting.

常見錯誤

Do not use chattiness to mean the content of a conversation. It describes the amount or style of talking, not the topic.