Speechless and Talkative

Speechless

Speechless adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.
Usage example: he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations

Talkative is an antonym for speechless.

Nearby Words: speech, speechlessly

Talkative

Talkative adjective - Fond of talking or conversation.
Usage example: a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city

Speechless is an antonym for talkative.

Nearby Words: talk, talker, talkativeness
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