communicative
adjective
Simple meaning
Good at sharing thoughts and feelings.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈjunəkətɪv
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Definition
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adjective
Able or tending to communicate
“Was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray.”
Eager to communicate; talkative.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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A person who communicates with others.
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Synonyms
Sense: able or tending to communicate
Antonyms
Sense: able or tending to communicate
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