demonstratively
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- undemonstratively adverb
Example Sentences
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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
Sealing victory on the 18th green allowed the pair to finally cut loose emotionally, grabbing each other tightly in a vice-like grip before demonstratively expressing their delight.
From BBC
“Homeowners, who have dutifully paid their premiums for years, have been, and are, being blindsided by Defendants’ nonrenewal notices informing them their policy will not continue — for stated reasons that are demonstratively false.”
From Los Angeles Times
The former can be safely credited to his being warmly, clearly and demonstratively grateful for the support he’s received.
From Seattle Times
“The Kremlin is demonstratively increasing pressure on local residents,” Lysianskyi said.
From Seattle Times
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