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emanative

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ˈɛmənˌeɪtɪv/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that gives off or emits something, such as light, energy, or a smell.


Example

The emanative qualities of the candle filled the room with a warm glow.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how that lamp has such an emanative glow in the evening.
Sloth B
Yeah, it really creates a cozy atmosphere, doesn't it?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's perfect for reading or just relaxing.
Sloth B
For sure, I should get something similar for my room.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
radiant
exuding
emitting
Antonyms
absorbing
concealing
hiding
Root Explanation

Emanative → It is formed from "emanare" (from Latin, meaning to flow out) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "emanative" describes something that has the nature of flowing out or radiating.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'flows out' ('emanare') — that's why 'emanative' means having the nature of flowing out.

Visually Confused Words
mandative
seminative
geminative
sanative
manatine
enactive
terminative
native
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