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 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 Being a vocal, demonstrative leader doesn’t come natural to her. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 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 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
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 4th House of Home and Family, so a household need, emotional update, or living-space issue may interrupt your agenda.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Lisa Knight helped transition her son Will Schaaf into the program in March and said she’s seen growth in his confidence, decision making skills and his emotional state.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • My parents were largely self-educated after high school, and both were passionate readers.
    — Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Everton is the constant, but nonetheless passionate, underdog.
    — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Nina is an affectionate cat who loves to be around people, according to Our Companions Animal Rescue.
    — Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The affectionate couple was spotted holding hands and at one point sharing a steamy kiss on their outing.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 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
  • Nakase was effusive in her praise and highlighted the charitable aspect unprompted during her pregame press conference.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The close cooperation and effusive praise from the start of the Iran war have given way to Trump’s expletive-laden outbursts directed at his most vocal international advocate.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of effusive
Adjective
  • The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Velvet filter softens the overall contrast and wraps the scene in a warmer, vintage-like tone that makes the blues and purples feel richer.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The loving mom, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Tarek and son Hudson, 6, with Ant Anstead, shared a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Taylor recently got her learner’s permit.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Yet many Culers question why Atletico would want to keep a player who doesn’t want to be at the club against his will, and who has now clearly lost the support of the Spanish capital outfit’s fervent fans.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fervent

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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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