Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for descriptive. Search instead for deskriptivem.
Definitions

descriptive

[dih-skrip-tiv] / dɪˈskrɪp tɪv /


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.

See Examples For:

It unveiled a new data platform that automates that descriptive process.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

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

But there’s no harm in separating them by putting a descriptive word or two in between: Dilbert decided to discreetly mention dating in the workplace.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




Vocabulary lists containing descriptive


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training