deictically (Meaning)
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deictically (adv.)
In a manner to show or point out; directly; absolutely; definitely.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deictically
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deictically Sentence Examples
- The character in the novel pointed deictically towards the distant mountains, emphasizing their significance in the story.
- By gesturing deictically to the map, the tour guide directed the group's attention to specific landmarks.
- In sign language, speakers often indicate spatial relationships deictically through hand movements and gestures.
- The artist painted the scene deictically, capturing the exact positioning of each element within the landscape.
- During the presentation, the speaker referenced the chart deictically, guiding the audience's focus to particular data points.
- Linguists analyze how language users employ deictically to establish reference points in discourse.
- By nodding deictically toward the door, she signaled that it was time for her guest to leave.
- In courtroom dramas, lawyers often point deictically to pieces of evidence to strengthen their arguments.
- The child pointed deictically at the toy on the shelf, indicating which one they wanted.
- By positioning the camera deictically on the protagonist's face, the director conveyed their emotional state to the audience.
FAQs About the word deictically
In a manner to show or point out; directly; absolutely; definitely.
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The character in the novel pointed deictically towards the distant mountains, emphasizing their significance in the story.
By gesturing deictically to the map, the tour guide directed the group's attention to specific landmarks.
In sign language, speakers often indicate spatial relationships deictically through hand movements and gestures.
The artist painted the scene deictically, capturing the exact positioning of each element within the landscape.
