Shy and Talkative

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Shy

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.
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Synonyms for Shy
Antonyms for Shy
Talkative is an antonym for shy.
Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Talkative

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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Synonyms for Talkative
Antonyms for Talkative
Shy is an antonym for talkative.
Nearby Words: talk, talker, talkativeness
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  • In person, she's so cripplingly shy that hardly anyone has ever managed to speak to her face-to-face, but over radio equipment she becomes talkative and even flirtatious.
    Source: Large Ham Radio
  • Creator / Rosemary Wells Charles was re-imagined as a character that was still shy at times, but also quite imaginative and could be very friendly and talkative if you took the time to get to know him and understand him.
    Source: Creator / Rosemary Wells
  • Music / AOA Shrinking Violet: Zig-Zagged with Youkyung who is quieter than the others and appears shy when the camera is on her, yet has expressed a strong desire to receive spotlight and be recognised a skillful drummer and has shown a friendly and talkative side when actually given the chance - which is rare.
    Source: Music / AOA
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