communicative

/kə'mju:nikətiv/

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Word: Communicative

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The word "communicative" describes someone or something that is able to share information or express thoughts and feelings easily. If a person is communicative, they like to talk and share ideas.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "communicative" to describe people who are open and willing to talk.
• You can also use it to describe activities, arts, or methods that involve sharing information.

Example Sentence:

• She is a very communicative person; she always shares her thoughts during meetings.

Advanced Usage:

• In a more formal context, you might say, The communicative aspects of the project are essential for its success, meaning that sharing ideas and information is very important for the project.

Word Variants:

• Communication (noun): The act of sharing information.
• Communicate (verb): To share information or express thoughts.
• Communicator (noun): A person who communicates well.

Different Meanings:

• Communicative can also refer to things related to communication, like in the phrase "communicative arts," which includes areas like writing, speaking, and visual communication.

Synonyms:

• Talkative
• Expressive
• Open
• Conversational

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Open up": To become more communicative or willing to talk.

  • Example: After a few minutes, he began to open up and share his ideas.

• "Break the ice": To start a conversation in a way that makes people feel more comfortable.

  • Example: She told a joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting.

Summary:

"Communicative" is a positive word that describes someone who enjoys sharing information and thoughts. It can apply to people as well as activities related to communication.

Academic

Adjective

1. able or tending to communicate
   • was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew- W.M.Thackeray
2. of or relating to communication
   • communicative arts

Synonyms

• communicatory