Imitative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by or given to imitation; "acting is an imitative art"; "man is an imitative being".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The young child's imitative behavior often leads to humorous impressions of her parents' mannerisms.
- Her artistic skills are an imitative representation of the masterpieces she has studied in art class.
- Dance is an imitative art form, as performers often draw inspiration from their idols.
- He has an imitative personality that often causes him to unconsciously adopt the traits of those around him.
- Man's capacity for learning is rooted in his imitative nature, allowing him to absorb and mimic the behaviors of others.
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Meaning 2
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises"; "it was independently developed in more than one place as an onomatopoetic term"- Harry Hoijer.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Not genuine; imitating something superior; "counterfeit emotion"; "counterfeit money"; "counterfeit works of art"; "a counterfeit prince".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company was accused of producing imitative handbags that closely resembled those of a well-known luxury brand.
- Her imitative smile made it clear she wasn't genuinely happy to see him.
- The artist's use of cheap materials gave away the imitative nature of his supposed 'limited edition' sculptures.
- The imitative tone of the singer's voice made it obvious she was trying to emulate her idol.
- The critics panned the film for its imitative plot, which borrowed heavily from a popular blockbuster.