1. Words used to point out or identify a specific person, thing, or group; in grammar, pronouns or determiners that indicate proximity in space or time (this, that, these, those).
Usage: Grammar term; Plural form of demonstrative

1. Relating to or serving as a demonstrative; expressing or showing feelings openly and enthusiastically.
Usage: Common in grammar instruction

Examples

• In the sentence 'This book is mine,' the word 'this' is one of the demonstratives.
• The teacher explained that 'these' and 'those' are demonstratives used to distinguish between near and far objects.
• She is very demonstrative with her family, always hugging and expressing her affection.
• Demonstratives like 'that' help speakers point to things without naming them directly.
• He was less demonstrative than his sister, preferring quiet gestures to loud expressions of emotion.
• Students learn about demonstratives early in grammar lessons.