English Dictionary
Definition of “expressive”
expressive (ɪkˈsprɛsɪv
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Definitions
adjective
- of, involving, or full of expression
- (postpositive) foll by of indicative or suggestive (of) ⇒
a look expressive of love
- having a particular meaning, feeling, or force; significant
Alternative Forms
exˈpressively adverb exˈpressiveness noun
Synonyms
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vivid,
strong,
striking,
telling,
moving,
lively,
sympathetic,
energetic,
poignant,
emphatic,
eloquent,
forcible,
Usage examples
asked Hunter, staring angrily at her pretty face and the hurt in her wide, expressive eyes.
Hocke, Martin, The Ancient and Solitary Reign (1990)We are generally known for being rather cold and inhibited and not particularly expressive.
Spiked (2003)OVER an informal dinner for travelling media at Fortitude Valley's Enjoy Inn, Latham was relaxed but not overly expressive.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)Ma, discreetly amplified, traversed the Wheel of Life with all the considerable expressive force at his command.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)Healing Hands The hands are one of the most symbolically expressive members of the body.
Lilian Verner-Bonds, THORSONS WAY OF - PALMISTRY (2002)
