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demonstratively

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈmoʊnstrətɪvli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that shows or expresses something clearly, often through actions or gestures.


Example

She waved her hand demonstratively to get everyone's attention.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how she explained the project demonstratively?
Sloth B
Yeah, it really helped everyone understand her point.
Sloth A
I think showing examples makes a big difference, right?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes everything clearer for the team.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expressively
overtly
clearly
Antonyms
subtly
indirectly
covertly
Root Explanation

Demonstratively → It is formed from "demonstrate" (from Latin "demonstrare", meaning to show or point out) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner of). The word "demonstratively" means in a manner that shows or points out clearly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'showing' ('demonstrate') something clearly and doing it 'in a manner' ('-ively'). This helps you remember that 'demonstratively' means to show something clearly.

Visually Confused Words
undemonstratively
remonstratively
undemonstrative
remonstrative
predemonstrative
administratively
detractively
denotatively
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