communicative
adjective
com·mu·ni·ca·tive
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv 
-ni-kə-tiv
-ni-kə-tiv
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicatively
adverb
communicativeness
noun
Examples of communicative in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For Teams: Normalize setting boundaries while remaining communicative.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, even mentioned just how communicative and genuine Fox was during the Kings’ recruiting pitch to bring him to Sacramento.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Someone who isn't communicative and can't face difficult discussions might resort to passive aggressiveness instead of self-reflection.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for communicative 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, even mentioned just how communicative and genuine Fox was during the Kings’ recruiting pitch to bring him to Sacramento.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Someone who isn't communicative and can't face difficult discussions might resort to passive aggressiveness instead of self-reflection.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for communicative
Dictionary Entries Near communicative
Cite this Entry
“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicative. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
communicative
adjective
com·mu·ni·ca·tive
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt-iv
-ni-kət-iv
-ni-kət-iv
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicativeness
noun
Legal Definition
communicative
adjective
com·mu·ni·ca·tive
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv, -kə-tiv
1
: tending or serving to communicate
a communicative gesture
2
: of or relating to communication
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share