chatty

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chatty — adjective

  • chattypositive
  • chattiercomparative
  • chattiestsuperlative

1. describes a person who enjoys talking to others in a relaxed, friendly way, free

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a person who enjoys talking to others in a relaxed, friendly way, freely sharing stories and opinions without being prompted

例句

Sayaka is chatty and always has a new story about her weekend.

chatty + sharing stories freely

Mira is chatty about her garden and shares tips with everyone.

chatty + about + topic

同義詞
  • talkative

    more neutral — simply means someone talks a lot, without the warmth that 'chatty' implies

  • gregarious

    more formal; emphasises enjoying the company of others rather than talking per se

  • outgoing

    broader term for social confidence; not limited to conversation

  • loquacious

    formal and literary; can suggest talking too much rather than friendly chatting

反義詞
  • quiet

    prefers listening over talking

  • reserved

    holds back in social situations, especially with unfamiliar people

  • taciturn

    habitually silent and uncommunicative; formal register

文法句型

chatty + about + topic

become + chatty

grow + chatty

用法筆記

Often used positively — implies warmth and sociability, not excessive talking. Subject is usually a person. Distinguish from sense 2 (CONVERSATIONAL STYLE), which describes writing or speech rather than people.

常見錯誤

❌She is a chatty person but she talks too much about herself.
✅She is a chatty person and always brightens the room.
💡'chatty' has a positive, friendly tone; it does not describe someone who talks too much or dominates conversations.

2. describes written text or speech that has the relaxed, warm feel of natural spok

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes written text or speech that has the relaxed, warm feel of natural spoken conversation rather than a formal, structured style

例句

Rania wrote a chatty email full of jokes and family news.

chatty + email

Mei-Lin's chatty style made the Prague travel guide feel more like a friend's advice than a reference book.

chatty + style (simile: like a friend's advice)

同義詞
  • conversational

    neutral — describes speech-like writing without the warmth 'chatty' suggests

  • informal

    broader term covering any non-formal register, not necessarily friendly

  • casual

    emphasises lack of effort or ceremony; can apply beyond writing

  • colloquial

    specifically refers to everyday spoken language forms, often regional

反義詞
  • formal

    follows conventional rules of structure and register

  • stiff

    lacking natural flow; feels forced and unnatural

  • academic

    uses scholarly vocabulary and impersonal tone

文法句型

chatty + letter/email/style/tone

用法筆記

Subject is usually something written (letter, email, blog post, book) or a speech style, not a person. Distinguish from sense 1 (FRIENDLY TALKER), which describes people. Too informal for most academic or professional documents.

常見錯誤

❌He wrote a chatty essay for his university application.
✅He wrote an informal essay for his university application.
💡'chatty' for writing is too casual for most formal or academic contexts; use 'informal' or 'conversational' instead.