Expressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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expressively

[ ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli ]

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in speech or behavior

In a manner that conveys feelings or emotions effectively and vividly.

Synonyms

dramatically, emphatically, vividly

Examples of usage

She spoke expressively about her passion for art.
The actor performed expressively, bringing the character to life on stage.

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in music

In a way that emphasizes the musical expression and emotion.

Synonyms

emotionally, passionately, poignantly

Examples of usage

The pianist played the piece expressively, capturing the audience with every note.
The singer performed the song expressively, conveying the depth of the lyrics.

Translations

Translations of the word "expressively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressivamente

🇮🇳 अभिव्यक्तिपूर्वक

🇩🇪 ausdrucksvoll

🇮🇩 dengan ekspresif

🇺🇦 виразно

🇵🇱 ekspresyjnie

🇯🇵 表現豊かに (ひょうげんゆたかに)

🇫🇷 expressivement

🇪🇸 expresivamente

🇹🇷 ifade edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 표현력 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل معبر

🇨🇿 výrazně

🇸🇰 výrazne

🇨🇳 富有表现力地 (fù yǒu biǎoxiàn lì de)

🇸🇮 izrazno

🇮🇸 tjást út

🇰🇿 мәнерлеп

🇬🇪 გამომხატველად

🇦🇿 ifadəli şəkildə

🇲🇽 expresivamente

Word origin

The word 'expressively' is derived from the verb 'express', which comes from the Latin word 'expressus', meaning 'to press out'. The adverb form 'expressively' first appeared in the English language in the 17th century, evolving from the concept of conveying thoughts or emotions in a vivid and effective manner.