DEMONSTRATIVE


Meaning of DEMONSTRATIVE in English

adjective

marked by display of feeling

was demonstrative in his welcome

Synonyms: expansive, outgoing, unconstrained, unreserved, unrestrained

Related Word: affectionate, loving; effusive, outpouring, profuse; candid, frank, open, outspoken, plain

Contrasted words: constrained, reserved, restrained, reticent, taciturn; bashful, shy; retiring, shrinking; introverted; aloof, detached, indifferent, unconcerned; chilly, cold, frigid, glacial, icy

Antonyms: undemonstrative

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