4
hermeneutic(adjective, explain, descriptive)
4
illuminating(adjective, expressive, vivid, narrative, illustrative)
4
illuminative(adjective, expressive, vivid, revealing, graphic)
4
revelatory
3
allegorical(adjective, revealing, graphic, figurative, descriptive)
3
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3
declaratory(adjective, declarative)
3
explaining
3
explanative(adjective, explain)
3
expositional(adjective, descriptive)
3
hermeneutical(adjective, explain, interpretive)
3
scholastic
2
communicative(adjective, warm, loving, affectionate, expressive)
2
corroborative(adjective, revealing, graphic, figurative, descriptive)
2
declarative(adjective, descriptive)
2
definitive(adjective, expressive, meaningful, vivid, narrative)
2
editorial
2
explanation
2
expressive(adjective, warm, loving, affectionate, candid)
2
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