demonstrative
a pronoun that points out an intended referent (Freq. 1) • Syn: demonstrative pronoun • Hypernyms: pronoun
1. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion - an affectionate and demonstrative family • Ant: undemonstrative • Similar to: effusive, gushing, gushy, epideictic, epideictical • See Also: unreserved • Derivationally related forms: demonstrativeness 2. serving to demonstrate • Syn: illustrative • Similar to: instructive, informative • Derivationally related forms: illustrate (for: illustrative), demonstrate
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