Communicative - English meaning

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

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His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

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We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

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The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

adjective

Readily engaging in informal talk.

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The driver was very chatty

adjective

Liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way

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A chatty letter/style

adjective

As used in conversation; not formal.

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She spoke fluent, conversational english

adjective

Showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

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An effusive welcome

adjective

Strongly expressed, or expressed with a lot of emotion

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Carville delivered his message to reporters in his typical effusive, arm-waving style.

adjective

Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive.

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Expansive beaches

adjective

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

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She has big expressive eyes

adjective

Showing your feelings in your voice, behavior, or appearance

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His singing was beautiful and expressive.

adjective

About to happen or appear.

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The forthcoming cricket season

adjective

Happening soon

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The forthcoming conference, he has not been forthcoming about the details of his contract., no expl…

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

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A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

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Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

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Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

adjective

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

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A garrulous cab driver

adjective

Having the habit of talking a lot, esp. about unimportant things

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I had talked too much about myself and felt like a garrulous old fool.

adjective

Characterized by casual conversation or reports about other people.

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His latest book is a gossipy memoir

adjective

Full of gossip (= conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind or not true)

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A gossipy letter, he told me a gossipy anecdote about the late princess., gossipy people, he dismis…

verb

(of a liquid) flow out of something in a rapid and plentiful stream.

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Water gushed out of the washing machine

noun

A rapid and plentiful stream or burst of something.

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A gush of blood

verb

To flow or pour out suddenly in large amounts

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Water gushed out of the broken pipe., "this is the best party i’ve ever had," taylor gushed., [ i ]…

adjective

Providing useful or interesting information.

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A thought-provoking, informative article

adjective

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

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Never loquacious, sarah was now totally lost for words

adjective

Having the habit of talking a lot

adjective

Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked.

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He climbed through the open window

verb

Move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

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She opened the door and went in

noun

Make or become formally ready for customers, visitors, or business.

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She raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea

adjective

Friendly and socially confident.

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She's always been very outgoing and she's got heaps of friends

noun

A person's regular expenditure.

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If your outgoings regularly exceed your incomings, you have a problem

verb

Go faster than.

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He on horseback outgoes him on foot

adjective

Fond of or given to talking.

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The talkative driver hadn't stopped chatting

adjective

Expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint.

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A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Free and natural, without embarrassment or too much control

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The students we spoke to were surprisingly uninhibited in talking about sex., we watched two hours …

adjective

Without reservations; complete.

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He has had their unreserved support

adjective

Without any doubts or feeling uncertain; total

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Critics expressed unreserved enthusiasm for the book., i searched the pub for an unreserved table.

adjective

Using or expressed in more words than are needed.

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Much academic language is obscure and verbose

adjective

Using or containing more words than are necessary

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A verbose explanation/report/speech/style, he was a notoriously verbose after-dinner speaker.

adjective

Relating to the human voice.

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Non-linguistic vocal effects like laughs and sobs

noun

A part of a piece of music that is sung.

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A clear guitar backing topped with haunting vocals

adjective

Relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking

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Vocal music, he is emerging as his party’s most vocal critic of the president., at times his vocals…

adjective

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

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A voluble game-show host

adjective

Speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm

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She was a voluble, smart, funny interviewee., two people walked by having a voluble argument.