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expressive

[ik-spres-iv] / ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /


Usage

What are other ways to say expressive? The adjective expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture. Meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

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Expressive cellos reveal the characters’ thoughts, and the horns add an aura of muscularity and honor.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2022

The major hub of this academic study is University of California, Santa Cruz, home to students and professors that cluster around its Expressive Intelligence Studio.

From The Verge • Nov. 30, 2021

Expressive and passionate, the Latvian musician's performance of Astor Piazzolla's Libertango brought a packed Royal Albert Hall to its feet.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2021

Expressive but nonthreatening, authentic but pop-friendly, the Alanis blueprint shaped the next decade of rock—female-fronted and otherwise.

From Slate • May 20, 2021

O might some verse with happiest skill persuade Expressive Picture to adopt thine aid!

From The Poetical Works of William Collins With a Memoir by Collins, William




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