1. in a way that functions as a predicate, especially when an adjective follows a linking verb rather than directly modifying a noun
Usage: grammar

Examples

• In the sentence ‘The sky is blue,’ the adjective ‘blue’ is used predicatively.
• The word ‘happy’ functions predicatively in ‘She seems happy.’
• When used predicatively, adjectives follow linking verbs like ‘be,’ ‘seem,’ or ‘become.’
• The adjective ‘afraid’ is typically used predicatively rather than attributively.
• In ‘The children grew tired,’ the word ‘tired’ is functioning predicatively.