Opposite of long-winded talk with no real substance
Opposite of bland fluent talk indulged in to avoid addressing a difficult subject or situation directly
Opposite of a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance
Opposite of informal or casual talk amongst people
Opposite of high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people
Opposite of friendly, informal conversation
“We need to have a discussion about the progress of our current project.”
Opposite of foolish, excited, or confused talk
“In his poems and translations, he established a poetic diction appropriate to the heroic couplet.”
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) speech, dialog or conversation
“What you see is a young politician, who has an ability to articulate his views like an experienced statesman.”
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
Opposite of to talk in a rambling manner
Opposite of to talk much and to little purpose
Opposite of to talk or write at length about an unrelated topic
“Prepare notes for reference to stay on topic and avoid rambling or going off on personal tangents.”
Opposite of to chat idly
“We need to sit down and discuss your behavior in class.”
Opposite of to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
“Most of the children were quite happy to speak their minds, but Joey would just sit and listen.”
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