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de·mon·stra·tive  (d-mnstr-tv)
adj.
1. Serving to manifest or prove.
2. Involving or characterized by demonstration.
3. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: an affectionate and demonstrative family.
4. Grammar Specifying or singling out the person or thing referred to: the demonstrative pronouns these and that.
n. Grammar
A demonstrative pronoun or adjective.
de·monstra·tive·ly adv.
de·monstra·tive·ness n.
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Adv.1.demonstratively - in a demonstrative manner; "he greeted her demonstratively"
Translations
demonstratively [dɪˈmɒnstrətɪvlɪ] ADV → efusivamente, calurosamente


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Thus it seems that we must maintain our distinction words used demonstratively describe and are intended to lead to sensations, while the same words used in narrative describe and are only intended to lead to images.
The Analysis of Mind by Russell, Bertrand View in context
But these were pigmies against an army; the general assemblage subscribed to the gospel according to Slackbridge, and gave three cheers for him, as he sat demonstratively panting at them.
Hard Times by Dickens, Charles View in context
The dog, a vivacious and amiable animal which for some inscrutable reason had bestowed his friendship on my unworthy self, rushed up the bank demonstratively and insinuated himself under my arm.
Chance by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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