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 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 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 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

But Newcastle, like every Premier League club, must balance these decisions and one incoming or outgoing deal can have a significant effect upon their SCR position.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The rule would require states to provide the Postal Service with lists of mail-ballot recipients and place unique barcodes on outgoing and return envelopes.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Having Moro, super, super smart, great communicator, the vocal leader of the group.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Playing a raging narcissist intoxicated with her own vocal calisthenics, Scherzinger gets one of the movie’s rare amusing moments, warbling in airy Mariah Carey melisma style even while weeping.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

There’s no excuse for wheeling in some talkative NPC just to explain why the townsfolk are acting skittish.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Than Constantly Direct Parents may naturally focus on how energetic, friendly, or talkative a teacher appears.

— Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026