demonstrative (Meaning)
demonstrative (n)
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
demonstrative (a)
given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
demonstrative (s)
serving to demonstrate
demonstrative (a.)
Having the nature of demonstration; tending to demonstrate; making evident; exhibiting clearly or conclusively.
Expressing, or apt to express, much; displaying feeling or sentiment; as, her nature was demonstrative.
Consisting of eulogy or of invective.
demonstrative (n.)
A demonstrative pronoun; as, this and that are demonstratives.
Synonyms & Antonyms of demonstrative
demonstrative Sentence Examples
- She was very demonstrative in her affection, always hugging and kissing her friends.
- His demonstrative gestures conveyed his enthusiasm for the project.
- The child's tantrum was a clear display of demonstrative behavior.
- In her speech, the politician used demonstrative language to rally support for her cause.
- The demonstrative nature of his personality made him popular among his peers.
- The dog's wagging tail and excited barks were demonstrative of its happiness.
- The artist's use of bold colors was highly demonstrative of her emotional state.
- The demonstrative tone of his letter showed his frustration with the current situation.
- She found his demonstrative displays of affection embarrassing in public.
- His demonstrative outburst shocked everyone in the room.
FAQs About the word demonstrative
a pronoun that points out an intended referent, given to or marked by the open expression of emotion, serving to demonstrateHaving the nature of demonstration;
effusive,emotional, affectionate, loving, sentimental, outgoing, theatrical, passionate, theatric, unreserved
silent, constrained, quiet, unemotional,restrained, unemotional, modest, modest, reserved, inhibited
She was very demonstrative in her affection, always hugging and kissing her friends.
His demonstrative gestures conveyed his enthusiasm for the project.
The child's tantrum was a clear display of demonstrative behavior.
In her speech, the politician used demonstrative language to rally support for her cause.
