Expressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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expressive

[ ɪkˈsprɛsɪv ]

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describing emotions

full of meaning or feeling; effectively conveying thought or feeling

Synonyms

emotional, evocative, sentimental, touching

Examples of usage

Her expressive eyes told a story of sorrow and loss.
The artist's painting was incredibly expressive, capturing the raw emotion of the moment.
His expressive gestures emphasized the intensity of his words.

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describing language or style

clearly conveying a thought or emotion; vivid and detailed

Synonyms

articulate, eloquent, graphic, vivid

Examples of usage

The writer's expressive language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
Her expressive writing style captivated the audience.
The actor's expressive delivery of the lines brought the character to life.

Translations

Translations of the word "expressive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressivo

🇮🇳 अभिव्यक्तिपूर्ण

🇩🇪 ausdrucksstark

🇮🇩 ekspresif

🇺🇦 виразний

🇵🇱 ekspresyjny

🇯🇵 表現力豊か

🇫🇷 expressif

🇪🇸 expresivo

🇹🇷 anlamlı

🇰🇷 표현력이 풍부한

🇸🇦 تعبيري

🇨🇿 výrazný

🇸🇰 výrazný

🇨🇳 富有表现力的

🇸🇮 izrazen

🇮🇸 tjástækur

🇰🇿 мәнерлі

🇬🇪 გამომსახველი

🇦🇿 ifadəli

🇲🇽 expresivo

Word origin

The word 'expressive' originated from the Latin word 'expressivus', meaning 'full of meaning' or 'significant'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe something that effectively conveys thoughts or emotions. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of communication, from art to language, highlighting the importance of conveying meaning and emotion in a powerful way.