COMMUNICATIVE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

communicative

adjective

Definition of communicative

as in outgoing

characterized by abundant communication and expression The child was shy and not very communicative. The workplace had a friendly and communicative atmosphere.

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Recent Examples of communicative To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 June 2026 But the highest-value layer will be people who combine financial fluency with the kind of strategic, communicative intelligence that helps the whole organization make better decisions. — Jack O'Hara, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Being multiliterate also implies that the contemporary hypertext and hypermedia user is endowed with a capacity of discernment regarding which semiotic modes can be most efficiently employed to carry a specific communicative load. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for communicative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative

Adjective

Nate Coulter, the outgoing executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System, has been interested in beautifying the vacant strip of land, which is near the Main Library.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 July 2026
The pressures have led to public disagreements among regional leaders, raising questions about whether the bloc can endure, outgoing chairman and Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew acknowledged.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Since then, Emilie Kiser has been vocal on social media about water safety for children, urging parents to install pool fences and door alarms with working batteries, and ensuring children have swimming sessions.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2026
The Voice Season 29 winner Alexia Jayy will also have a special vocal performance.

— Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

New Zealand’s more expansive style was always going to put them at risk in this fixture.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The beach is located in a unique cove surrounded by mountains, and features rich blue water and expansive golden sand.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026