more descriptive

ADJECTIVE

explanatory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definitive detailed eloquent expressive identifying illuminating pictorial revealing vivid

WEAK

anecdotic characteristic characterizing circumstantial classificatory clear delineative depictive describing designating explicative expository extended graphic illuminative illustrative indicative interpretive lifelike narrative particularized picturesque specific true to life

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull

WEAK

confusing cursory undescriptive

Example Sentences

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So he wrote another draft that was 50% longer and more descriptive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

It’s time to look beyond the alphabet for something more descriptive.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

Sparrows in particular will be most impacted by the new decision, in part because many species look alike, making more descriptive names challenging.

From Scientific American • Nov. 7, 2023

Even with more descriptive names, consumers might not be guaranteed to get exactly what they’re looking for.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

Perhaps "occurs" would be a more descriptive word, for the change from the Latin to the Teutonic, instead of being gradual, as one would expect, is almost startling in its abruptness.

From The New Frontiers of Freedom from the Alps to the Ægean by Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander)