Neutral:
* Talkative: A common and neutral term for someone who enjoys talking a lot.
* Loquacious: A more formal word for talkative, implying fluency and ease of conversation.
* Chatty: A friendly term for someone who likes to talk a lot, often about lighthearted topics.
* Voluble: Describes someone who speaks readily and easily, often at length.
Negative:
* Garrulous: Implies excessive and often rambling talkativeness, sometimes to the point of being annoying.
* Rambling: Describes someone who talks at length without a clear direction or purpose.
* Prolix: Similar to rambling, but emphasizing unnecessary wordiness.
* Verbose: Describes someone who uses more words than necessary, often using complex language.
* Motormouth: A slang term for someone who talks incessantly and quickly.
Positive:
* Articulate: Describes someone who speaks clearly and effectively, often with a strong vocabulary.
* Eloquent: A formal word for someone who speaks with grace and persuasiveness.
The best word to use depends on the context and the specific qualities you want to emphasize.