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demonstratively

de·mon·stra·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [duh-mon-struh-tiv]
    • /dəˈmɒn strə tɪv/
    • /dɪ.ˈmɒn.strə.tɪ.vli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duh-mon-struh-tiv]
    • /dəˈmɒn strə tɪv/

Definitions of demonstratively word

  • adjective demonstratively characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one's emotions, attitudes, etc., especially of love or affection: She wished her fiancé were more demonstrative. 1
  • adjective demonstratively serving to demonstrate; explanatory or illustrative. 1
  • adjective demonstratively serving to prove the truth of anything; indubitably conclusive. 1
  • adjective demonstratively Grammar. indicating or singling out the thing referred to. This is a demonstrative pronoun. 1
  • noun demonstratively Grammar. a demonstrative word, as this or there. 1
  • noun demonstratively In a demonstrative manner. 1

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Origin of demonstratively

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English demonstratif (< Middle French) < Latin dēmonstrātīvus, equivalent to dēmonstrāt(us) (see demonstrate) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Demonstratively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

demonstratively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

demonstratively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for demonstratively

adverb demonstratively

  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
  • warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
  • lovingly — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
  • hyper-emotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
  • effusively — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.

Antonyms for demonstratively

adverb demonstratively

  • reservedly — kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.

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