Demonstrative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈmɒn.stɹə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Demonstrative is an adjective meaning That serves to demonstrate, show or prove.
Meaning
That serves to demonstrate, show or prove.
More Meanings
- Given to open displays of emotion.
- (grammar) That specifies the thing or person referred to.
- (grammar) A demonstrative word
Example Sentences
demonstrative evidence
demonstrative eloquence
an argument necessary and demonstrative
He had rather a contempt for demonstrative people, arising from his medical insight into the consequences to health of uncontrolled feeling.
Word Forms
- demonstratives
Synonyms for demonstrative
Depending on context, synonyms include effusive, emotional, informative, instructive, gushy, illustrative.
Antonyms for demonstrative
Common opposites include undemonstrative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illustrative, informative, instructive, emotional, effusive, gushy.
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