illustrative

The word “illustrative” has 4 syllables: il-lus-tra-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪv/


What is synonym and antonym for illustrative?

In the thesaurus, “illustrative” has 43 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illustrative along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illustrative

  • allegorical
  • analytic
  • analytical
  • clarifying
  • comparative
  • corroborative
  • delineative
  • demonstrative
  • descriptive
  • diagrammatic
  • discursive
  • elucidative
  • emblematic
  • exculpatory
  • exegetic
  • exegetical
  • exemplifying
  • exonerative
  • explanative
  • explanatory
  • explicative
  • explicatory
  • expositive
  • expository
  • figurative
  • graphic
  • iconographic
  • illuminative
  • illustrational
  • illustratory
  • imagistic
  • indicative
  • interpretative
  • interpretive
  • metaphoric
  • pictorial
  • pictoric
  • representative
  • revealing
  • sample
  • specifying
  • symbolic
  • typical

Antonyms for illustrative

Meanings of illustrative

  • adjective
    1. Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating.

Example Sentences

  • The professor used illustrative examples to clarify complex concepts during the lecture.
  • The documentary featured illustrative footage to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
  • Her paintings are highly illustrative of the cultural influences present in her hometown.
  • The infographic provided an illustrative representation of the data, making it easier to comprehend at a glance.
  • The novel's descriptive passages were particularly illustrative of the author's vivid imagination and storytelling prowess.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illustrative, such as: allegorical, analytic, analytical, atypical, clarifying, comparative, complicated.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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iconographic

iconographical

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ideogramic

ideogrammatic


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