Talkatively

Talkatively is an adverb that describes speaking in a very chatty, fluent, and often exuberant manner. It indicates that a person is engaging in conversation with energetic enthusiasm, often moving from one topic to another without pause. The word is derived from the adjective talkative, which means inclined to talk. Adding the adverbial suffix –ly expresses the manner of speaking.

In everyday usage, talkatively may be used to praise or critique communication style. For example, a presenter might speak talkatively to hold an audience’s interest, while a critic might accuse a politician of talking talkatively to distract from substantive policy discussions. The term can also describe children’s play: a child might talkatively narrate the story of a game, weaving said story into the play.

Talkatively is not considered a formal register; it is common in informal speech and some journalistic styles that aim to convey the liveliness of a subject. It is similar to talky, chatter, or loquacious but specifically refers to the manner of speech rather than the amount of content. Educational materials may employ talkatively in language learners’ exercises to practice speaking fluently and spontaneously.