Definitions for: Expressive


[adj] characterized by expression; "an expressive glance"; "a very expressive face"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*press"ive, a. [Cf. F. expressif.]
1. Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative;
communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of
his gratitude.

Each verse so swells expressive of her woes.
--Tickell.

2. Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or
feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; emphatic; as,
expressive looks or words.

You have restrained yourself within the list of too
cold an adieu; be more expressive to them. --Shak.

Through her expressive eyes her soul distinctly
spoke. --Littelton.
-- Ex*press"ive*ly,adv. -- Ex*press"ive*ness,n.

Synonyms: communicative, communicatory

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