DEMONSTRATIVE Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

demonstrative

adjective

di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv

Definition of demonstrative

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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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 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 And Fisher also noted that his father was a demonstrative fan of the Blue Jays ever since the team enjoyed his debut last year. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demonstrative

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Adjective

Stone’s characters are a little too good at dramaturging their own emotions, which leaves their story’s greater emotional impact muted.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of emotional

Adjective

Charland said the community has become passionate about the museum.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
There were also passionate tributes this evening to outgoing Festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who steps down after this year’s edition, his 17th at the helm.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

After the game and his performance, Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham wasn't exactly effusive with praise.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Judging by the effusive applause following Friday morning’s press screening, and the largely positive reviews that emerged afterward, those expectations were met.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of effusive

Adjective

Outside the window warm air moved the leaves on the branches while around her, phones rang, and men and women answered Helios Accounting, Entertainment’s Finest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

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
But a reporter from Denmark’s public broadcaster observed politicians going in and out of the government building, reflecting fervent interest in the American president’s designs on their land.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

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