demonstratively
Americanadverb
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But greeted by a full house’s demonstratively embracing thankful enthusiasm, he beamed, the hesitant posture turning into ownership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
Now moving better and acting less demonstratively, Djokovic broke for 2-0 in the decider and it looked like he could race away to victory.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2024
“The Kremlin is demonstratively increasing pressure on local residents,” Lysianskyi said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
“Think about why such a demonstratively huge sentence is needed. Its main purpose is to intimidate. You, not me. I will even say this: you personally, reading these lines,” he added.
From New York Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
The waitress brought the drinks, setting them demonstratively on Scheer’s side of the table.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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