demonstrative
1de·mon·stra·tive
adj \di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv\Definition of DEMONSTRATIVE
1
a : demonstrating as real or true b : characterized or established by demonstration
2
: pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class <demonstrative pronouns>
3
a : marked by display of feeling b : inclined to display feelings openly
— de·mon·stra·tive·ly adverb
— de·mon·stra·tive·ness noun
Examples of DEMONSTRATIVE
- In the phrase “this is my hat,” the word “this” is a demonstrative pronoun.
- In the phrase “give me that book,” the word “that” is a demonstrative adjective.
First Known Use of DEMONSTRATIVE
14th century
Related to DEMONSTRATIVE
Related Words: dramatic, histrionic, hyperemotional, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric); gushing, gushy, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, schmaltzy, sentimental; communicative, expansive; extroverted (also extraverted), outgoing; affectionate, feeling, intense, loving, passionate, sensitive, soulful, warm; blunt, candid, frank, outspoken, plain
Near Antonyms: constrained; quiet, reticent, silent, taciturn; bashful, modest, retiring, shy; introverted, self-directed; aloof, detached, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, indifferent, phlegmatic, stolid, unconcerned, unfeeling; chilly, cold, frigid, glacial, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hard-hearted, icy, unfriendly
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