Laconic and Talkative

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Laconic adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

Usage example: laconic by nature, he found the monastery's vow of silence was very much to his liking

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Talkative is an antonym for laconic.

Nearby Words: laconically, laconical

Talkative adjective - Fond of talking or conversation.

Usage example: a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city

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Laconic is an antonym for talkative.

Nearby Words: talk, talker, talkativeness

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