Garrulous and Reserved

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Garrulous adjective - Fond of talking or conversation.

Usage example: a garrulous boy who was in constant trouble for talking out of turn

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Reserved is an antonym for garrulous in talkative topic.

Nearby Word: garrulity

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

Usage example: a reserved and shy person who was wrongly thought to be stuck-up until someone finally got into a conversation with her

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Garrulous is an antonym for reserved.

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