21
graphic(adjective, clear, description, realistic, explicit)
14
vivid(adjective, explanatory)
12
detailed(adjective, exact, explanatory)
9
explanatory(adjective, critical, meaningful, narrative, revealing)
8
delineative(adjective, narrative, revealing, graphic, explanatory)
7
synchronic
7
meticulous
6
expressive(adjective, realistic, explicit, vivid, narrative)
6
circumstantial(adjective, exact, explanatory)
6
expositive(adjective, explanatory)
6
illustrative(adjective, visible, graphic, painted, explanatory)
6
indicative(adjective, meaningful, narrative, revealing, graphic)
6
narrative(adjective, description, explanatory)
5
representative(adjective, expressive, fanciful, revealing, graphic)
4
critical(adjective, exact, supplementary, analytical)
4
depictive(adjective, representative, narrative, explanatory, illustrative)
4
expository(adjective, narrative, revealing, supplementary, analytical)
4
interpretive(adjective, critical, revealing, supplementary, analytical)
4
synchronous
4
true to life(expression, adjective, idiom, narrative, explanatory)
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