communicative

adjective

com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv  -ni-kə-tiv 

1

: tending to communicate : talkative

2

: of or relating to communication

communicatively adverb

communicativeness noun

Examples of communicative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish. — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Gemini Kids influenced by the sign of the Twins are curious, communicative, social, fun-loving, and open-minded. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026

According to the researchers, the findings suggest that infants become sensitive to the communicative and intentional nature of human gaze during the first year of life. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

Hopkinson was dynamic and communicative; after a long, draining summer Newcastle needed a jolt of adrenaline. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

communicative

adjective

com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt-iv  -ni-kət-iv 

1

: tending to communicate : talkative

2

: of or relating to communication

communicativeness noun

Legal Definition

communicative

adjective

com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv, -kə-tiv 

1

: tending or serving to communicate

a communicative gesture

2

: of or relating to communication