Synonyms for expository
ɪkˈspɒz ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr iex·pos·i·to·ry

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1. expository, expositiveadjective

   serving to expound or set forth

   "clean expository writing"

   Synonyms:
   expositive

   Antonyms:
   uninstructive

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1. expositoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   explanatory, illustrative, exegetical, elucidative

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1. List of paraphrases for "expository":

   declarative, declaratory

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1. Chris Pratt:

   This ups the ante for the last one in every way and shape you can imagine, it’s funnier, it moves faster, it’s richer, it has more dynamic stories, deeper emotional pull … we get to spend more time storytelling and less time giving expository backstory and origin story. It’s emotionally driven, character driven, relationship driven, epic space supernova that explodes and it’s bigger brighter faster than any movie you have ever seen.