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expressive
adjective ex·pres·sive \ik-ˈspre-siv\
: showing emotions and feelings clearly and openly
: showing or expressing something
: of or relating to expression
Full Definition of EXPRESSIVE
1
: of or relating to expression <the expressive function of language>
2
: serving to express, utter, or represent <foul and novel terms expressive of rage — H. G. Wells>
3
: effectively conveying meaning or feeling <an expressive silence> <expressive line drawings>
— ex·pres·sive·ly adverb
— ex·pres·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of EXPRESSIVE
15th century
Related to EXPRESSIVE
- Synonyms
- eloquent, meaning, meaningful, pregnant, revealing, revelatory, significant, suggestive
- Antonyms
- unexpressive
Rhymes with EXPRESSIVE
EXPRESSIVE Defined for Kids
expressive
adjective ex·pres·sive \ik-ˈspre-siv\
Definition of EXPRESSIVE for Kids
1
: showing emotions : full of expression <expressive eyes>
2
: making something known <Her story is expressive of her mood.>
— ex·pres·sive·ly adverb
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