remonstrative

English

Etymology

• remonstrate +‎ -ive

Adjective

remonstrative (comparative more remonstrative, superlative most remonstrative)

1. Of, characterized by, or exhibiting remonstration.
   • 1853, Charles Dickens, Bleak House, ch. 1:

     The man from Shropshire ventures another remonstrative “My lord!” but the Chancellor, being aware of him, has dexterously vanished.

   • 1913, Eleanor H. Porter, Pollyanna, ch. 15:

     Pollyanna opened wide her eyes at the remonstrative dismay in her aunt's voice.

Derived terms

• remonstratively

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