demonstrativeness
- noun
- /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪtɪvnəs/
- John's demonstrativeness is quite charming.
Examples
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Her demonstrativeness made everyone feel instantly comfortable at the party.
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In some cultures, demonstrativeness is encouraged, while in others, restraint is valued.
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He admired his friend's demonstrativeness, which contrasted with his own reserved nature.
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Her demonstrativeness made everyone feel welcome.
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Her demonstrativeness shines through when she shares her feelings about art with friends.
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The child's demonstrativeness made it clear how excited he was for his birthday party.
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During the meeting, her demonstrativeness helped convey the team's passion for the project.
Synonyms
The way someone shows thoughts and feelings in speech and writing
Saying your thoughts and feelings freely, often in a direct way
The ability to show feelings or ideas clearly in words, art and movement
A deep, strong feeling in music or art that moves people
A warm, open way of showing strong feelings
How clearly and strongly someone shows thoughts or feelings
Antonyms
How Demonstrative
Surface Forms
Morphology
demonstrativeness = demonstrative (transparent) = demonstrate + ive + ness
Standard noun formation from the adjective 'demonstrative' with -ness, yielding the quality or state of being demonstrative.
Etymology
Demonstrativeness comes from the verb demonstrate, which breaks into de- 'completely' and monstrare 'to show'. So, demonstrativeness is the habit of 'showing' your feelings openly.