demonstrative
adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS) /dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/
/-ˈmɑːn.strə.t̬ɪv/ Definition
› If you are demonstrative, you show your feelings or behave in a way that shows your love: We're a very demonstrative family.Showing affectionTouching and feelingShowing and demonstrating demonstratively /-li/ adverb Showing affectionTouching and feelingShowing and demonstrating demonstrativeness /dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv.nəs/
/-ˈmɑːn.strə.t̬ɪv.nəs/ noun [U] Showing affectionTouching and feelingShowing and demonstrating
/-ˈmɑːn.strə.t̬ɪv.nəs/ noun [U] Showing affectionTouching and feelingShowing and demonstrating (Definition of demonstrative adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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demonstration noun (EXPRESSION)
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demonstration noun (PROTEST)
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demonstration noun (SHOW)
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demonstrative adjective (GRAMMAR)
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demonstrative adjective (INDICATING)
- demonstrative adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
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demonstrator noun (PERSON SHOWING)
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demonstrator noun (PROTESTER)
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Synonyms and related words:
- affectionate adjective
- bear hug noun
- canoodle verb
- caress verb
- chuck sb under the chin idiom
- cuddle up phrasal verb
- cuddly adjective
- fall into sb's arms idiom
- fondle verb
- gather verb (COLLECT)
- hold verb (SUPPORT)
- kiss noun
- kiss verb
- nuzzle verb
- peck verb
- smack noun (HIT FORCEFULLY)
- tactile adjective
- term noun (DESCRIPTION)
- touchy-feely adjective
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Showing affection
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