Descriptive Definition

descriptive
adjective
  1. serving to describe or inform or characterized by description; "the descriptive variable"; "a descriptive passage"
  2. describing the structure of a language; "descriptive grammar"

"Descriptive" in song lyrics

See how descriptive is used in real songs:

  • "Plus there's no room for error on the different descriptive"
    Brooklyn Zu f/ GZA — Knock Knock
  • "de-leting any alias info and descriptive"
    Organized Konfusion — Releasing Hypnotical Gases
  • "the killing fields descriptive"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "descriptive"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "descriptive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for descriptive to find words that pair well.

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