demonstrative
11demonstrative — demonstratively, adv. demonstrativeness, n. /deuh mon streuh tiv/, adj. 1. characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one s emotions, attitudes, etc., esp. of love or affection: She wished her fiancé were more demonstrative. 2 …
12demonstrative — adjective 1) a very demonstrative family Syn: expressive, open, forthcoming, communicative, unreserved, emotional, effusive, gushing; affectionate, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable; informal touchy feely, lovey dovey, huggy …
13demonstrative — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. demonstrating as real or true b. characterized or established by demonstration 2. pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class < demonstrative pronouns > 3. a. marked… …
14demonstrative — 1. adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ a) that serves to demonstrate, show or prove b) given to open displays of emotion 2. noun /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ a) A …
15démonstrative — ● démonstratif, démonstrative adjectif (latin demonstrativus) Qui démontre ; convaincant : Argument démonstratif. Qui manifeste ouvertement ses sentiments ; qui se manifeste sans retenue : C est un homme froid, peu démonstratif. Se dit des… …
16demonstrative — de|mon|stra|tive [ dı manstrətıv ] adjective 1. ) showing kindness or love in the way you behave toward someone: a very demonstrative child 2. ) LINGUISTICS demonstrative pronouns are the words this, that, these, and those ╾ de|mon|stra|tive|ly… …
17demonstrative — [[t]dɪmɒ̱nstrətɪv[/t]] demonstratives 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly. Richard was not normally demonstrative, but he came forward quickly and gave her a hug. Ant: reserved Derived words:… …
18demonstrative — UK [dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv] / US [dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv] adjective 1) showing kindness or love in the way that you behave towards someone a very demonstrative child 2) linguistics demonstrative pronouns are the words this , that , these , and those Derived word:… …
19demonstrative — de•mon•stra•tive [[t]dəˈmɒn strə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one s emotions, attitudes, etc., esp. of love or affection 2) serving to demonstrate; explanatory or illustrative 3) serving to prove… …
20demonstrative — adj. Demonstrative is used with these nouns: ↑pronoun …
