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 The games, which this year involve 666 different teams and 2,056 humanoids, will see the robots take part in 30 competitive events and nearly as many showcase and demonstrative shows. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Bladow was sacked four times in the first half, and Rand blocked a punt that bounced out of the end zone for a safety in the second quarter in a demonstrative 18-0 shutout for Chaminade in its home opener. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 Afterward, closer Mason Miller was as demonstrative as ever after his batterymate recorded the final out of his 30th save. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Kelly, typically a non-demonstrative engineer, retreated to the airplane bathroom and sobbed. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 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
  • When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Big emotional moments are punctuated by striking shots of fiery, mountainside sunsets and comforting, homestead greenery.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Owners Hannah and Brandan Griffin are poets who are passionate about books and the Kansas City artistic community, according to the store’s website.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Columnist Amy Kaufman wrote about how watching affectionate moments between the couple, such as a clip of them kissing, can trigger intense reactions among Swifties.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some couples feel more compelled to be physically affectionate on vacation or during special times.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 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
  • Tom Cruise's recent effusive praise for Kate Middleton was not just Hollywood flattery, according to royal experts.
    — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Even the revelation that the doc existed was big news, and the effusive reviews that followed have only further amped up cinephiles and dedicated Fielder fans.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of effusive
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  • Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Nina Pacchia, Cutter’s wife, told KABC-TV that her husband was adventurous and loving.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Neither Shaggy nor Kartel has made any new comments, but all eyes are on the two superstars as the debate rages on in their comment sections, with their fervent fan bases warring on their behalf.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The performance likely to have the most fervent admirers in Creed-Miles’ as Marianne, the reckless romantic who lets her heart lead her, with devastating results.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fervent

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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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