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demonstrative Synonyms

Another word for demonstrative

Choosing another word for demonstrative depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Tending to show feelings, especially of affection, openly and unreservedly.

Usage Example

"Their family was always warm and expressive, greeting guests with enthusiastic hugs."

Strongest
expressive
affectionate
Strong
effusive
unreserved
open
uninhibited

• adjective (Context 2)

Serving as conclusive evidence of something; giving proof or logically demonstrating a fact.

Usage Example

"The attorney presented indicative evidence, including detailed charts, to clarify the timeline for the jury."

Strongest
indicative
Strong
illustrative
conclusive
evidential
explanatory

• adjective (Context 3)

In grammar, indicating the specific person or thing referred to (such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those').

Usage Example

"In English grammar, 'this' and 'that' function as deictic determiners when placed directly before a noun."

Strong
deictic

Opposites of demonstrative

The opposite of demonstrative shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undemonstrative
inconclusive
reserved
unemotional
aloof
unconvincing
restrained
reticent
See all opposites of demonstrative

• Nearby Words

demonstrate
demonstration
demonstrational
demonstrative
demonstratively
demonstrativeness
demonstrator

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demonstrative. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demonstrative
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