Learn how to use the comparative “chattier” and superlative “chattiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “chatty”?

The comparative form of “chatty” is “chattier”.

Example

She is chattier than her sister.

Example

He became chattier as the evening went on.

What is the superlative form of “chatty”?

The superlative form of “chatty” is “chattiest”.

Example

Among all her friends, she is the chattiest.

Example

The parrot is known for being the chattiest bird.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with chatty, chattier, and chattiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more chatty' and 'most chatty' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, chattier and chattiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Chatty does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: ChattyChattier Superlative: ChattyChattiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “chattier”

Used to describe someone who enjoys talking and tends to speak a lot

Example

She is a very talkative person.

Similar to chatty, this word emphasizes excessive or rambling conversation

Example

He can be quite gabby when he gets excited.

Used to describe someone who talks a lot, often in a formal or eloquent manner

Example

The professor was known for his loquacious lectures.

Expressions with similar meanings to “chattiest”

Similar to chattiest, this emphasizes being the most talkative among a group

Example

Out of all the students, she is the most talkative.

Used to describe someone who is excessively or ramblingly talkative

Example

He is the most gabby person I know.

Used to describe someone who is the most talkative, often in a formal or eloquent manner

Example

The professor's lectures are always the most loquacious.

Using than with comparative “chattier”

When using the comparative form chattier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is chattier than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of chattiness of 'she' is greater than the level of chattiness of her sister.

How can I use this expression in context?

“chattier” and “chattiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Conversations

    He became chattier as the evening went on.

    He became chattier as the evening went on.

  • 2Social Gatherings

    She is chattier than her sister at parties.

    She is chattier than her sister at parties.

  • 3Animals

    The parrot is known for being the chattiest bird.

    The parrot is known for being the chattiest bird.

  • 4Classroom

    Out of all the students, she is the most talkative.

    Out of all the students, she is the most talkative.

  • 5Public Speaking

    The professor's lectures are always the most loquacious.

    The professor's lectures are always the most loquacious.

Related idioms and phrases

Talk someone's ear off

To talk to someone for a long time, often without giving them a chance to respond or interrupt.

Example

She talked my ear off about her vacation.

Bend someone's ear

To talk to someone for a long time, often about something they are not interested in.

Example

He bent my ear about his favorite TV show.

Shoot the breeze

To engage in casual conversation or small talk.

Example

We sat on the porch and shot the breeze for hours.

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