Expressively: meaning, definitions and examples
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expressively
[ ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: expressed, expressible, expressing, expression, expressions, expressive, expressiveness, expressway, unexpressed.