as in graphical
having many features or details
He told a descriptive story about his trip to Spain that captured our attention. An overly descriptive account of the movie that left little to the imagination.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of descriptive
By automating critical processes, these technologies can enhance operational efficiency while analyzing search trends, user intent and descriptive domain names to improve visibility through enhanced search engine optimization (SEO) and organic search performance.
—
Lisa Box, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So their guidance became chattier and more descriptive, designed for a home cook who was eager to learn—and who could hold recipe developers more immediately accountable, yelling about bland soup or bad bakes in the comments section.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for descriptive
Lisa Box, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So their guidance became chattier and more descriptive, designed for a home cook who was eager to learn—and who could hold recipe developers more immediately accountable, yelling about bland soup or bad bakes in the comments section.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for descriptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descriptive
Adjective
-
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
-
Working with a crack team of technology editors, graphic designers and social media experts, Clint crafts thought leadership content around Dell Technologies’ APEX as-a-Service portfolio.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
-
The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasize the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
-
Satoshi Kon also had a strong impact on me, especially with his realistic visual style.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
-
Even subtle sounds like tunnel chases or brutal hits in The Batman feel vivid.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
-
But, the smoke remains generally high in the atmosphere, likely resulting only in vivid red sunrises and sunsets rather than ground-level health concerns.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
-
Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
-
On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
-
The couple ventured to the Maldives, Lake Orta in Italy, Tuscany and Monte Carlo, among other picturesque destinations.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
6 June 2025
-
This season opens with Georgia and her family trying to put down roots in a picturesque New England town after years on the run.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
5 June 2025
Adjective
-
Rosenheim believes that early photographic portraits empowered working-class Americans.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
-
Today the brand goes on but the brand is often licensed to third parties producing photographic products for the digital age.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
-
Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
-
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Adjective
-
North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
-
None of the companies had any comment on specific deals.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Descriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descriptive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share