adjective
communicative
kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-tiv/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪv/
Willing or able to share information, thoughts, or feelings.
The communicative woman shares a lively story with her attentive friends.
Etymology
Built on the idea of sharing or imparting, this adjective first meant “that communicates.” It later described someone ready to converse rather than reserved, emphasizing willingness to share.
In context
god is a communicative god that god has not closed in on god's own self but that god gives god's self not only messages not only mandates not only orders
More examples
- Our manager is communicative about changes to the schedule.
- He becomes more communicative when he feels comfortable.
- She's cheerful but not very communicative about her feelings.
Forms
communicative · more communicative · most communicative
communication noun — The sharing of information, thoughts, or feelings.
Similar words
- talkative
- Emphasizes talking a lot, not necessarily sharing useful information.
- forthcoming
- Emphasizes readiness to provide information, especially when asked.
- expressive
- Emphasizes showing feelings clearly, including through faces and gestures.