Descriptive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to an approach to linguistic analysis that aims at the description of a language's forms, structures and usage; "descriptive grammar".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Serving to describe or inform or characterized by description; "the descriptive variable"; "a descriptive passage".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The travel brochure included a descriptive section on the hotel's amenities and services.
- Her descriptive writing style brought the characters to life in the reader's imagination.
- The teacher asked the students to write a descriptive essay about their summer vacation.
- The menu included a descriptive list of ingredients and cooking methods for each dish.
- The museum's descriptive labels provided valuable information about the artwork on display.