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demonstratively
In a way that intentionally makes an intention or attitude clearly visible to everyone.
Sie drehte ihm demonstrativ den Rücken zu, um ihre Ablehnung zu zeigen.
She demonstratively turned her back on him to show her disapproval.
The adjective 'demonstrativ' (demonstrative) belongs to the word family of 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate). Both words contain the idea of showing or intentionally making something clear.
Er wollte mit seiner Handlung seine Unzufriedenheit demonstrieren.
He wanted to demonstrate his dissatisfaction through his action.
In this meaning, 'demonstrativ' (demonstratively) is usually used as an adverb to describe an action. It emphasizes that the action is carried out intentionally in such a way that others are meant to recognize a particular attitude.
Er gähnte demonstrativ, um zu zeigen, wie langweilig er den Vortrag fand.
He yawned demonstratively to show how boring he found the lecture.
The meaning 'hinweisend' (pointing/indicating) is a technical term from linguistics. It describes words that point to something, such as 'dieser' (this one) or 'dort' (there).
Im Satz „Gib mir bitte jenes Buch“ ist „jenes“ ein demonstratives Adjektiv.
In the sentence 'Gib mir bitte jenes Buch' (Please give me that book), 'jenes' (that) is a demonstrative adjective.
explicit
'ausdrücklich' and 'demonstrativ' can both mean that something is made clear. 'ausdrücklich' usually refers to words, rules, or clear statements: something is said in a way that leaves no doubt. 'demonstrativ' refers more to visible behavior: someone deliberately shows an attitude in front of others. Learners may confuse the words because both describe something clear or obvious. The practical distinction is: 'ausdrücklich' is clearly said or established, while 'demonstrativ' is deliberately shown in a visible way.
Nach dem Streit verlässt sie demonstrativ den Raum.
After the argument, she demonstratively leaves the room.
Heute weist die Lehrerin ausdrücklich darauf hin, dass Handys im Test verboten sind.
Today the teacher explicitly points out that phones are forbidden during the test.