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demonstrative

given to or marked by the open expression of emotion

In a sentence

Six example sentences with demonstrative, each labelled with its topic.

  • Some families are demonstrative at airports, hugging loudly at the gate, while others say goodbye with a single nod.

    Psychology

  • Their captain is the demonstrative one, shouting and pounding the floor, while the point guard celebrates with a small shrug.

    Basketball

  • The director cast a demonstrative actor opposite a silent one so that every reunion scene tilted toward tears.

    Movies

  • The demonstrative conductor leaps from the podium on every climax, while the orchestra barely looks up.

    Music

  • The novel's demonstrative mother weeps at every arrival and departure, while her son writes a single dry line.

    Literature

  • Our demonstrative host embraced each guest at the door and wept when the taxi came on the final morning.

    Travel

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