Communicative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Communicative is an adjective meaning Eager to communicate; talkative.
Meaning
Eager to communicate; talkative.
Example Sentences
But inside the aquarium, riotously colored saltwater fish, schools of silvery piranhas, and even one seemingly communicative manta ray allow visitors to dream of worlds beyond a war that has made the land where the oceanic sanctuary sits a battle zone.
One of his attendants had found no little favour in the eyes of Alice, who expressed her suspicions that her mistress had some secret correspondence, for two reasons; first, to satisfy a naturally communicative temper—all common people are communicative: and secondly, in hopes of gaining such assistance as might ultimately gratify her own curiosity, now most uncomfortably excited.
Synonyms for communicative
Depending on context, synonyms include expansive, narrative, expressive, revelatory, verbal, outspoken.
Antonyms for communicative
Common opposites include uncommunicative, incommunicative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talkative, chatty, blabbermouthed, gossipy, talebearing, tattling.
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