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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative

Adjective

Presidential vote to be held later After Vucic’s resignation, the acting president will be a close ally and former prime minister, Ana Brnabic, who is the outgoing speaker of Serbia’s 250-member parliament.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
After Vucic’s resignation, the acting president will be a close ally and former prime minister, Ana Brnabic, who is the outgoing speaker of Serbia’s 250-member Parliament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

The Pentagon’s Emil Michael, and David Sacks, the former AI and crypto czar, have also been vocal critics of EA’s influence over the current AI safety landscape.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
The hike was widely expected as Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has been vocal about tackling stubborn inflation to achieve better price stability in the economy.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 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

Definition of talkative

Adjective

The Pentagon chief’s expansive needs only heighten some Republicans’ skepticism of his leadership over the US military.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Via Materdei 27/28 The expansive Enzo Coccia, the first pizzaiolo to obtain Michelin recognition and a true pioneer of the modern pizza movement in Naples, has three outlets on the same street in a non-touristy area of Vomero.

— Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026