descriptive — giving a detailed account in words of
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving a detailed account in words of
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
Example Sentences
- His descriptive skills were so good that I could almost taste my grandmother's cooking just from reading his essay.
- The travel brochure used highly descriptive adjectives to make even a parking lot sound exotic.
- The report provides a descriptive overview of market trends in the technology sector.
descriptive
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/]
giving a detailed account in words of
Her descriptive writing makes readers feel the salty ocean breeze on every page.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin describere, meaning 'to write down' or 'to depict', derived from de- (down) and scribere (to write). The term evolved to denote detailed representation or portrayal, reflecting how Roman writers vividly rendered scenes in written form.
Breakdown
describe (from Latin describere: de- meaning 'down' + scribere meaning 'write') + -ive (adjective suffix indicating a quality or tendency).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His descriptive skills were so good that I could almost taste my grandmother's cooking just from reading his essay.”
“The travel brochure used highly descriptive adjectives to make even a parking lot sound exotic.”
“The report provides a descriptive overview of market trends in the technology sector.”
“Her descriptive storytelling made us feel like we were actually walking through the haunted mansion.”
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