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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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Block is a tall, dark-skinned Black man with locs and striking, expressive eyes.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

His best work tunneled into life’s darkest spaces to excavate ideas about our fears and obsessions, often reflected through dazzling practical effects that matched the naturalism of his greatest feature: a singularly expressive, malleable face.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Expressiveness - "AI faces tend to look less emotionally expressive", says Sutherland.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The second label applies to "AI-assisted" music recording which are still "created substantially by humans and expresses human creativity" but contain "some expressive elements" that were generated with AI.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

And he’s not really talking, but he has very expressive brown eyes.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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