expressive
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adjective \ik-ˈspre-siv\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
See Examples of EXPRESSIVE
- the expressive function of language
- <the teacher's expressive sigh showed that she had heard that excuse many times before>
First Known Use of EXPRESSIVE
15th century
Related to EXPRESSIVE
- Synonyms
- eloquent, meaning, meaningful, pregnant, revealing, revelatory, significant, suggestive
- Antonyms
- unexpressive
Rhymes with EXPRESSIVE
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