expressive
/ɪkˈspresɪv/
showing feeling
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Showing feelings or thoughts clearly.
"Her expressive eyes conveyed her joy without words."
- 2.
(Of a word or gesture) effectively conveying a feeling or idea.
"He used an expressive gesture to emphasize his point."
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She has such an expressive face; you can always tell what she's feeling.
She has such an expressive face; you can always tell what she's feeling.
His dance moves were incredibly expressive, telling a story without any words.
His dance moves were incredibly expressive, telling a story without any words.
The artist used bold, expressive brushstrokes to capture the intensity of the scene.
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How do you pronounce expressive?
expressive is pronounced [/ɪkˈspresɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does expressive mean?
expressive means "showing feeling". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is expressive?
expressive is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with expressive?
Example: "She has such an expressive face; you can always tell what she's feeling." — used to mean "showing feeling".
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