What is the opposite of silent?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of failing to speak or communicate, especially when expected Opposite of not expressed aloud Opposite of not making or accompanied by any sound (of weather or the elements) Opposite of still or calm in nature (pronunciation) Opposite of not pronounced or sounded Opposite of unseen or hidden away Opposite of having no effect or not in operation Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions (of a person) Opposite of reserved in nature, keeping to oneself Opposite of shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed Opposite of not expressed loudly, strongly or openly Opposite of reserved, or shy and fond of being on one's own (of a person) Opposite of fond of or good at keeping things about oneself unknown Opposite of coated, wrapped, or cushioned to block noise effectively Opposite of not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others Noun (technology) Opposite of a sound setting that has been turned off (somewhat rare in usage) Opposite of a period of silence … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of failing to speak or communicate, especially when expected loquacious talkative chatty communicative conversational garrulous gossipy mouthy multiloquous talky chattery gabby multiloquious outspoken rambling unreserved verbal vocal wordy blabby blathering chattering drivellous effusive gibbering jabbering loudmouthed motormouthed voluble yakking big-mouthed long-winded loose-lipped multiloquent over-talkative prolix speaking talking verbose yacking forthcoming open expansive frank babbling outgoing prattling extroverted articulate gassy candid gushing windy indiscreet rattling sociable blethering fluent informative expressive communicable responsive confident agitated honest forthright conversable uninhibited unrestrained excessively communicative full of hot air demonstrative bombastic gossiping prating glib gobby blabbermouth motormouth prosy wittering yakky gaseous tonguey yakkity wind-bag unshy loose-tongued flap jaw more ❯ “He was feeling particularly loquacious after the game, and perhaps had given too much information about his personal life.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not expressed aloud verbal spoken oral expressed nuncupative uttered vocal vocalisedUK vocalizedUS articulate articulated communicated stated voiced enunciated said explicit told express direct declared explained written spelled-out patent obvious pronounced explicated open sonant clear audible “Both parties would make a verbal agreement for a ceasefire.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not making or accompanied by any sound audible hearable aural auricular discernible distinct loud appreciable clear detectable noticeable perceptible recognisableUK recognizableUS loud enough vocal “Footage of the incident drew audible gasps from spectators across the stadium.” Adjective ▲ (of weather or the elements) Opposite of still or calm in nature inclement stormy turbulent rough thundery tumultuous wild windy blowy blustering blustery fierce gusty squally tempestuous raging storm-wracked violent “He ran into a nearby inn to escape the stormy weather.” Adjective ▲ (pronunciation) Opposite of not pronounced or sounded pronounced articulated emphasisedUK emphasizedUS emphatic enunciated uttered expressed communicated “She was incredulously pedantic about every pronounced syllable, that it was starting to grate on her peers.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of unseen or hidden away public conspicuous accessible available open prominent unrestricted visible overt recognisedUK recognizedUS unconcealed undisguised unhidden unmistakable blatant “He is a popular and public figure who always seems to have time to mingle with his fans and obliging for a selfie.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having no effect or not in operation operational functional functioning working active on operating operative running effective going serviceable usable useful viable alive workable well-functioning in action in effect in operation in use in working order ready for action up and running “I cannot believe that after all these years, without upgrades, your computer is still operational.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions unreserved blabby chatty communicative conversational gabby garrulous loquacious motormouthed mouthy open outgoing talkative talky ardent demonstrative forward sociable uninhibited warm agitated assured bold clamorous disturbed excited extroverted friendly given noisy offered troubled upset extraverted gregarious extrovert immodest social companionable personable convivial clubby clubbable clubable flaunting brave pretentious brash confident seen known visible forthcoming audible heard more ❯ Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of reserved in nature, keeping to oneself lively sociable friendly vivacious boisterous cheerful convivial effervescent enthusiastic exuberant high-spirited jolly jovial merry passionate talkative unreserved excited loquacious warm “Our neighbor was a sociable man who always made an effort to get to know you.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed bold brash forward presumptuous cheeky confident impudent forthright nervy uninhibited brassy defiant extroverted presuming brassbound extraverted shameless unshy blatant conceited unembarrassed audacious fearless forceful unashamed aggressive cocky overconfident pushy sassy boldfaced egoistic gritty immodest rude assuming cocksure impertinent outgoing spirited brazen feisty intrepid unabashed arrogant direct pert unreserved bold-faced brass-necked brazen-faced in-your-face self-assured smart-alecky bold as brass coming on strong “She acts sweet, kind and nice on the outside, but inside she's as rude and presumptuous as I am.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not expressed loudly, strongly or openly noisy rackety unquiet uproarious amplified loud clamorous raucous clangorous tumultuous boisterous rowdy obstreperous deafening strident strepitous roisterous disorderly cacophonous bustling clattery blasting booming riotous rambunctious earsplitting romping roistering clattering rip-roaring ear-splitting ear-popping chattering dinning reverberating disquieted blusterous discordant thunderous vociferous blaring unruly wild rumbustious robustious uninhibited effervescent uncontrolled undisciplined unrestrained rough high-decibel high-volume more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of reserved, or shy and fond of being on one's own immodest shameless arrogant brazen bumptious chesty conceited egotistic egotistical extraverted extroverted fastuous haughty hifalutin high-and-mighty highfalutin high-handed high-hat hoity-toity huffish huffy imperious lordly outgoing overweening peremptory pompous presuming presumptuous pretentious self-asserting self-assertive supercilious superior toploftical toplofty uncoy uppish uppity brash forward impudent aggressive bold brave pert strong Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of fond of or good at keeping things about oneself unknown open blunt candid frank forthcoming forthright guileless honest straightforward unrestricted direct straight sincere unconditional fair transparent unguarded freehearted public genuine uninhibited plainspoken communicative ingenuous truthful unreserved chatty upfront artless openhearted outspoken above board free-spoken open-and-shut open-door out-front plain-spoken up-front on the level straight from the shoulder “You can ask me anything! I'm pretty open on just about any topic you would like to discuss.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of coated, wrapped, or cushioned to block noise effectively penetrable permeable pervious uninsulated Adjective ▲ Opposite of not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others friendly approachable sociable welcoming open outgoing responsive affable gregarious hospitable amiable conversable kindly neighborlyUS clubby lively warm chummy convivial extroverted amicable easy jovial pleasant congenial genial neighbourlyUK clubbable extrovert matey social clubable cordial accessible companionable forthcoming communicative gracious nice easy-going good company good-natured hail-fellow-well-met warm-hearted easy to get along with easy to get on with “He was always a gregarious and sociable person and loved to set up opportunities for people from all walks of life to come together.” Noun ▲ (technology) Opposite of a sound setting that has been turned off loud on “I have set the volume to loud to make sure that I do not miss any important calls.” Noun ▲ (somewhat rare in usage) Opposite of a period of silence cacophony noise babel discord discordance caterwauling clamorUS clamourUK din dissonance racket raucousness “Amidst the cacophony, I was surprisingly able to catch what my mother said before I left.” Find more words! 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