Synonyms for Constructive
Definition of constructive
- adjective
- constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission"
- emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good; "constructive criticism"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "constructive"
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"Constructive" in song lyrics
See how constructive is used in real songs:
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"Know all criticism isn't constructive"
Brother Ali — Whatcha' Got -
"Rebuilt, I was so constructive"
Haystak — My First Day -
"And build the reconstructional terms that's constructive"
RZA f/ Daddy-O — The Birth (Broken Hearts)