Demonstratiivisesti

Demonstratiivisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a demonstrative manner” or “demonstratively.” It is formed from the adjective demonstratiivinen (demonstrative) with the adverbial suffix -isesti. The term describes the manner in which an action is performed or a statement is presented, especially when something is shown, indicated, or pointed out to an audience.

In usage, demonstratiivisesti describes actions that involve showing or indicating something to others. It commonly modifies verbs of speaking or presenting, such as puhui demonstratiivisesti or esitteli tuotteen demonstratiivisesti, and it can accompany gestures, like pointing while making a claim. The nuance ranges from neutral to slightly performative or showy, depending on context.

In discourse and rhetoric, demonstratiivisesti is used to analyze how information is presented to listeners or readers, often together with demonstratives such as tämä or tuo or with gestures that draw attention to a feature. The adjective demonstratiivinen refers to demonstratives (tämä, tuo, nämä, nuo).

Examples: Hän puhui demonstratiivisesti ja osoitti tuotetta yleisölle. Kirjoittaja käsittelee tilannetta demonstratiivisesti käyttämällä konkreettisia esimerkkejä.