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Meanings of demonstrative in English
Usage of demonstrative in English
1
In fact, their main purpose seems to be demonstrative, rather than informative.
2
In nothing was he demonstrative or impulsive; but always considerate and cool.
3
The least demonstrative of all those interested in the event was Giselle.
4
His final months at Everton were demonstrative of a rapidly waning ability.
5
Of love it may be said, the less earthly the less demonstrative.
6
The usual big Saturday crowd was in attendance, noisy, demonstrative and exacting.
7
Anaxagoras could not prove; his argument was at best suggestive, not demonstrative.
8
But there are innumerable other instances of the demonstrative powers of Columbus.
9
And I am not demonstrative in my friendliness, like Rosie, you know.
10
The douce, comfortable people of Ulster were less picturesque and less demonstrative.
11
The professor pocketed his French coins with a satisfaction far more demonstrative.
12
Which was about as demonstrative as we were ever likely to get.
13
She did the same for Agostino and Rocco, who were not demonstrative.
14
She was warm and demonstrative, made to be cuddled and played with.
15
Thus, before Jeanne, he made Micheline behave in a less demonstrative manner.
16
Aunt Isobel and I are not demonstrative, it does not suit us.
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Translations for demonstrative
Spanish
Demonstrative through the time
Demonstrative across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common