descriptive
Translation
descriptive, illustrative, expressive
Examples
He wrote a descriptive email about his trip.
He wrote a descriptive email about his trip.
Her language is very descriptive.
Her language is very descriptive.
The report was descriptive of the problems.
The report was descriptive of the problems.
Grammar Patterns
descriptive of ((sth.)) describing (sth.) The report is descriptive of the situation.
a descriptive ((noun)) a (noun) that describes She wrote a descriptive paragraph.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detailed, graphic, vivid; Antonyms: vague, plain
Etymology
From 'describe' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', meaning 'tending to describe'.
Memory Tips
An adjective that 'describes' something well has 'descriptive' power.