Synonyms of expressionist

expressionist

adjective

as in expressionistic

Related Words

• expressionistic
• impressionistic
• impressionist
• nonrepresentational
• nonobjective
• abstract
• nonfigurative
• nonrealistic
• symbolist
• symbolistic

Dissimilar Words

• representational
• naturalistic
• realistic
• figurative
• objective
• natural
• lifelike
• nonabstract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expressionist

By the 1980s, Baselitz’s profile began to expand beyond Germany, when he was exhibited in dialogue with figurative painters sharing his expressionist leanings, including Italy’s Sandro Chia and Francesco Clemente. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026

The film is full of gorgeously expressionist black-and-white photography, stunning otherworldly production design, and a subtle sense of foreboding throughout that's one of the best the director has mustered in his illustrious career. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026

The production is naturalistic, with bits of expressionist neo-noir worked in when a crime is being described. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

One of music’s greatest cosmic ironies is how ground zero for the expressionist rage known as death metal is located in easy driving distance from the Most Magical Place on Earth. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025

His views of their unconventional garments are painterly and romantic—expressionist evocations rather than detailed transcriptions of the clothes. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025

Our version of the expressionist silent film was performed onstage, all in black and white. — Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025

Day-Lewis, 68, co-wrote the film with his son, Ronan, 27, who also makes his directorial debut with the expressionist drama. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025