as in graphical
having many features or details
He told a descriptive story about his trip to Spain that captured our attention. An overly descriptive account of the movie that left little to the imagination.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of descriptive
Here’s what to do instead: Use descriptive names, explain decisions in comments and log key events with proper context (user ID, request ID, error details and so on) to swiftly identify and resolve issues.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
There are so many styles of tampons to choose from, but sometimes, their names aren’t the most descriptive.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
She is known for her immersive and descriptive writing style, often going undercover to review restaurants.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Detroit Free Press can't name witnesses or give descriptive terms that could potentially identify a witness per an order from Judge Shawn Jacque, who is presiding over the ongoing hearing.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for descriptive
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
There are so many styles of tampons to choose from, but sometimes, their names aren’t the most descriptive.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
She is known for her immersive and descriptive writing style, often going undercover to review restaurants.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Detroit Free Press can't name witnesses or give descriptive terms that could potentially identify a witness per an order from Judge Shawn Jacque, who is presiding over the ongoing hearing.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for descriptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
-
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
-
After all, the cable network and its streaming service, HBO Max, knew the hardcore nature of Peacemaker with the release of Season 1 — which was also rated TV-MA — mainly because of the graphic violence in the series and its rough language.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
These regions make retiring in Italy a realistic, rewarding dream.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The resulting footage, which shows how embryos push and pull to anchor themselves in the uterus in vivid detail, could lead to improvements for in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques, the scientists say.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Despite that moment being more of a blur, the most vivid memories Hilson has from her early days stem from her time working with Kanye West.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The composer’s work spans experimental song writing, free improvisation and film scoring, and he is known for his raw, expressive style.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Inspired by Toledano’s iconic Torque necklace, the collaboration celebrates expressive, confident style for the modern woman.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Along with its reputation as a dance academy, the École des Sables is renowned for its picturesque setting on the Atlantic coast, in the little fishing village of Toubab Dialaw.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
-
For those looking to experience a slice of Gozitan life, try Qala, a quiet and picturesque town located on Gozo’s eastern edge, offering stunning views of Comino and Malta.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Is there a process for reviewing the photographic evidence when there is a dispute over a charge by mail?—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2025
-
Prices for computer hardware, software and supplies rose by 3.5%, and television, video and photographic equipment rose by 3.8%.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
-
What follows is an overview of more accurate sources of knowledge about admission.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Yet 19% to 20% of the residents in the Arizona suburbs that were analyzed reported occasional heavy alcohol use, with some of those results coming from county surveys rather than those tied to specific suburbs.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share