Expressive Meaning in English
word
ɪksˈpɹɛsɪv
ik-SPRES-iv
ɛkspɹˈɛsɪv
ek-SPRES-iv
Definition
Showing feelings, thoughts, or ideas clearly, often through facial expressions, gestures, or how something is said or done.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes people, faces, eyes, or artistic works—'expressive eyes,' 'expressive dance.' More formal than 'emotional.' Not used for things without feeling (e.g., 'expressive table' sounds odd).
Spanish: expresivo - expresivaPortuguese (BR): expressivo - expressivaPortuguese (PT): expressivo - expressivaChinese (Simplified): 有表现力的 - 富于表情的Chinese (Traditional): 有表現力的 - 富於表情的Hindi: भावपूर्णArabic: تعبيريBengali: অভিব্যক্তিপূর্ণRussian: выразительныйJapanese: 表現力豊かVietnamese: diễn cảmKorean: 표정이 풍부한 - 표현력이 있는Turkish: ifadeci - etkileyici (duyguları gösteren)Urdu: پُر اظہارIndonesian: ekspresif - penuh ekspresi
Example Sentences
She has very expressive eyes.
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His art is very expressive.
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Children are often very expressive with their feelings.
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I love how expressive your face gets when you tell stories.
natural
Her hands are so expressive; she doesn't need to say much.
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That dance was incredibly expressive; I could feel every emotion.
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