Reserved
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
Talkative
Talkative adjective - Fond of talking or conversation.
Usage example: a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city
Both words in one sentence
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Red Oni, Blue Oni: The red oni to Skandar Keynes' blue, as Moseley is much more extroverted, Hot-Blooded and talkative than the reserved, collected Keynes.
Source: Creator / William Moseley -
America and Japan have also entered one in the modern day comics; America is talkative, energetic and somewhat ditzy, Japan quiet, emotionally reserved and relatively level-headed, but that doesn't stop them from bonding over video games or celebrating holidays together.
Source: Odd Friendship -
Sugar and Ice Personality: Very much with Ashton who is cold, unfriendly, brooding and reserved with the majority of people - but with those he cares for, he becomes talkative, friendly, open and affectionate.
Source: Literature / The Far Pavilions
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