Remonstrative

Origin

• remonstrate + -ive

Full definition of remonstrative

Adjective

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