Demonstrative and Shy

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Demonstrative

Demonstrative adjective - Showing feeling freely.
Usage example: my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses
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Shy is an antonym for demonstrative.
Nearby Words: demonstrate, demonstration, demonstrated, demonstrable, demonstrator

Shy

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.
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Demonstrative is an antonym for shy.
Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer
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