English Dictionary

Definition of “communicative”

communicative (kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv Pronunciation for communicative

Definitions

adjective

  1. inclined or able to communicate readily; talkative
  2. of or relating to communication

Derived Forms

comˈmunicatively adverb
comˈmunicativeness noun

Example Sentences Including 'communicative'

"If you were as communicative with your son as you're being with me it's no wonder he's a runaway," Maynard said.
Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)
David Dein, the power behind the throne at Arsenal, was less communicative.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
From the mute, bizarre child previously described he has changed into a sociable, responsive and communicative boy.
de Jong, Eveline Alternative Health Care for Children
In her school reports - "not very communicative and somewhat taciturn" was typical - she can see retrospective clues to her condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
In normal children more communicative speech usually overlaps.
British Medical Journal (2002)
She was a mute, but I'm told that she turned out to be very communicative in the end.
MacNeill, Alastair The Devil's Door
Steering is sharp and communicative with a balanced turn-in instilling plenty of confidence in the little car's ability.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)
`Christmas is Christmas," he said to me -- unusually communicative.
Holt, Victoria The Road to Paradise Island
``He was very relaxed and communicative (at that time),' she said.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)

Comments

Log in to comment on this word.