descriptive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But maybe that was simply too normal, too accurately descriptive to be written by a gay guy.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Time and Water” touches on the epic verse called rimurs, passed down via chanted song by Icelandic women, their descriptive, sorrowful tales like dispatches from previous ages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
It merely stated that, as a descriptive matter, the court no longer applies it.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026
The appearance of “A Marsh Island” deepens the mystery, as it showcases the same descriptive purity and keen appreciation of human behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
But as Galton’s hypothesis about “ancestral inheritance” had been dismantled, piece by piece, by Bateson and de Vries, Galton had taken a sharp turn from a descriptive impulse to a prescriptive one.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing descriptive
Expository Writing, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Achievement First 5th Grade IA 1 Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
STAAR English II: Composition, Revision, and Editing
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
