How to Pronounce "expressionist"
word
ɪksˈpɹɛʃənəst
ik-SPRESH-uh-nist
ɛkspɹˈɛʃənˌɪst
ek-spr-ESH-uhn-ist
Definition
An expressionist is an artist, especially in painting, literature, or music, who focuses on showing emotions and personal experiences rather than realistic depictions. It can also describe someone who belongs to or works in the style of Expressionism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪksˈpɹɛʃənəst
British English
ɛkspɹˈɛʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPRESH-uh-nist
UK
ek-spr-ESH-uhn-ist
Listen in Context
Edvard Munch was a famous expressionist painter.
The expressionist movement started in the early 20th century.
She wrote many expressionist poems about her feelings.
You can always spot an expressionist by their bold use of color and strong emotions.