Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative.
demonstrativelyadverb
Some children respond more demonstratively than others.
2. countable noun
In grammar, the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are sometimes called demonstratives.
More Synonyms of demonstrative
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demonstrative in British English
(dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv)
adjective
1.
tending to manifest or express one's feelings easily or unreservedly
2. (postpositive; foll byof)
serving as proof; indicative
3.
involving or characterized by demonstration
a demonstrative lecture
4.
conclusive; indubitable
demonstrative arguments
5. grammar
denoting or belonging to a class of determiners used to point out the individual referent or referents intended, such as this, that, these, and those
Compare interrogative, relative
noun
6. grammar
a demonstrative word or construction
Derived forms
demonstratively (deˈmonstratively)
adverb
demonstrativeness (deˈmonstrativeness)
noun
demonstrative in American English
(dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv; also ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪv)
adjective
1.
that demonstrates or shows; illustrative
2.
giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof
usually with of
3.
having to do with demonstration
4.
showing feelings openly and frankly
5. Grammar
pointing out; specifying
“this” is a demonstrative pronoun
noun
6. Grammar
a demonstrative pronoun or adjective
Derived forms
demonstratively (deˈmonstratively)
adverb
demonstrativeness (deˈmonstrativeness)
noun
Word origin
ME & OFr demonstratif < L demonstrativus: see demonstrate
Examples of 'demonstrative' in a sentence
demonstrative
In a rare demonstrative moment, she held my hand as we walked out to the car park.
Harris, Elizabeth TIME OF THE WOLF (2001)
He was friendly and demonstrative and instantly she felt at home.
Caroline Upcher (with James and Nanci LaGarenne) WITHIN A WHISPER (2001)
1 (adjective)
Definition
tending to show one's feelings freely and openly
We were not normally demonstrative but shared a hug.
Synonyms
open
She has an open, trusting nature.
loving
a loving husband and father
emotional
I don't get as emotional as I once did.
affectionate
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
expressive
gushing
expansive
He became more expansive as he began to relax.
unrestrained
effusive
He was effusive in his praise of the general.
unreserved
Opposites
reserved
,
contained
,
cold
,
formal
,
distant
,
stiff
,
restrained
,
aloof
,
impassive
,
unresponsive
,
unemotional
,
undemonstrative
,
unaffectionate
2 (adjective)
His latest paintings were demonstrative of his technical ability.
Synonyms
indicative
Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels.
symptomatic
The city's problems are symptomatic of the crisis.
illustrative
The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students.
expository
A textbook relies heavily on an expository style of writing.
evincive
3 (adjective)
She was unable to come up with a demonstrative proof of her theory.
Synonyms
convincing
Scientists say there is no convincing evidence for this theory.
powerful
a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
credible
This claim seems perfectly credible to me.
plausible
That explanation seems entirely plausible to me.
persuasive
a persuasive argument against reform
conclusive
There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place.
cogent
He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system.
incontrovertible
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affectionate
Definition
having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth
They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate.
Synonyms
fond,
loving,
kind,
caring,
warm,
friendly,
attached,
devoted,
tender,
doting,
warm-hearted
in the sense of cogent
Definition
forcefully convincing
He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system.
Synonyms
convincing,
strong,
powerful,
effective,
compelling,
urgent,
influential,
potent,
irresistible,
compulsive,
forceful,
conclusive,
weighty,
forcible
in the sense of conclusive
Definition
putting an end to doubt
There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place.