demonstrative
UK: /dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/ | US: /dɪˈmɑːn.strə.t̬ɪv/
adj. showing feelings openly, especially affection
adj. (grammar) serving to point out or specify (e.g., "this," "that")
n. (grammar) a demonstrative pronoun or determiner
The word traces back to Latin demonstrativus, derived from demonstrare ("to show conclusively"). The root monstrare (source of "monster" via "something shown as a warning") originally meant "to point out." Over time, demonstrative evolved to describe both logical proof and emotional expressiveness, reflecting the idea of "making inner feelings outwardly visible."
She hugged her friend with demonstrative warmth.
"This" and "those" are demonstrative pronouns.
His demonstrative gestures made his enthusiasm obvious.
The lecture included demonstrative evidence to support the theory.
Some cultures value reserved behavior over demonstrative displays.