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 This means being communicative, proactive and disciplined in the engagement. — Ashish Agarwal, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Relative to the contemptuous silence of the Mike Ashley regime, there is no comparison — but even when compared to previous post-takeover administrations, Newcastle are being more communicative. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Now, from membership in the Nazi Party to the facts behind family lineage or legends, communicative memory no longer has the final word. — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for communicative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative

Adjective

There was a ballot proposal on nonpartisan elections put forward by a commission appointed by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, but Mamdani blocked that with the help of the Legislature.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
The outgoing authorities remain in control until a formal transition of power, expected to take several weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Elementary school students may have tantrums, be clingy, have toileting accidents, engage in uncontrollable crying or become less talkative as a result of changes in schools, homes and caregivers.

— Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
In the past, Cooper has had an active online life, a cheerful and talkative presence behind his thick black beard.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of talkative

Adjective

On weekdays, traditional breakfast fare is served here and cooked to perfection, while weekends feature an expansive buffet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Time for Brancusi is a seamless, accepting, ever more expansive moment in which new and old, past, present, and future, forever coexist.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026