Antonyms for demonstrative

Grammar : Adj

Spell : duh-mon-struh-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : dəˈmɒn strə tɪv

Definition of demonstrative

Origin : late 14c., "characterized by logic, based on logic," from Old French démonstratif (14c.), from Latin demonstrativus "pointing out, demonstrating," from past participle stem of demonstrare (see demonstration). Grammatical sense, "pointing out the thing referred to," is mid-15c. Meaning "given to outward expressions of feelings" is from 1819. Demonstrative pronoun is late 16c.

adj expressive, communicative
adj conclusive

Example sentences :

Mr. Locke divides all arguments into demonstrative and probable.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

Here both platforms were besieged with demonstrative crowds.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

I offer but the outline of this view; but to me the proof is demonstrative.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 » by Various

When he first came in he kissed me and spoke kindly to me, but he was not demonstrative.
Extract from : « My Antonia » by Willa Cather

I am not demonstrative toward anybody; I leave that custom to my servants.
Extract from : « Athalie » by Robert W. Chambers

She had never been so demonstrative to Hanny, much as she had loved her.
Extract from : « A Little Girl of Long Ago » by Amanda Millie Douglas

His reception of her had not been demonstrative, but of that she was hardly sensible.
Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet

And I am not demonstrative in my friendliness, like Rosie, you know.
Extract from : « Janet's Love and Service » by Margaret M Robertson

Is it because her haughty disposition hinders her from being too demonstrative?
Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid

Mother is not demonstrative as a rule, so you simply love it when she is.
Extract from : « The Heart of Una Sackville » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Synonyms for demonstrative

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