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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.

Antonyms

  • Nonimitative

Related Words

  • Imitate (verb)

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.

Synonyms

  • Echoic
  • Onomatopoetic
  • Onomatopoeical
  • Onomatopoeic

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.

Synonyms

  • Counterfeit

Related Words

  • Imitate (verb)
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