demonstrative

adjective

di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv How to pronounce demonstrative (audio)
Definition of demonstrativenext
1
as in emotional
showing feeling freely my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses

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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling a demonstrative welcome for the returning troops by their families and friends

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Recent Examples of demonstrative While Wall Street executives have beat a trail to the UAE capital since the onset of the war, Silicon Valley leaders — who have been a major beneficiary of Gulf sovereign wealth funds’ largesse — have been less demonstrative. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 June 2026 His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him. — Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026 Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
  1. emotional
  2. passionate
  3. affectionate
  4. passional
  5. effusive
  6. warm
  7. loving
  8. fervent
Adjective
  • Yet several of the heroes feel unknowable and interchangeable, which keeps the audience at an emotional distance even as Nolan employs so many cinematic techniques in an effort to pull us closer.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • The new episodes keep Rebecca as one of the emotional cores of the show.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.
    — Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Samoyeds are friendly, active, affectionate, extremely loyal dogs that like to be on the go, get along with all animal breeds — including cats — and never met a stranger.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • The pair appeared affectionate throughout their sunny day out.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Definition of passional
Adjective
  • As expected, participants were effusive in their praise for the honoree.
    — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
  • Cheveldayoff was more effusive.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Definition of effusive
Adjective
  • Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Unlike its more exclusive neighbor properties, Daunt’s feels like a warm embrace and a breath of fresh air at the same time.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • These heat-loving, drought-tolerant stunners thrive in full sun and are one of the only perennials that will bloom by the first year when grown from seed.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • The young girl is a loving big sister, as Levine explained in 2018.
    — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Down to 10 men, fighting altitude and fervent home support, the Three Lions somehow clung on against the co-host to reach the quarterfinals.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of fervent

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