Expressive

/ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Effectively conveying thoughts or feelings.

Her expressive eyes conveyed a depth of emotion that words could not.

Full of meaning or significance.

The artist's work was highly expressive, reflecting his inner struggles.

Characterized by the use of gestures, body language, or other visual cues.

He gave an expressive performance that captivated the audience.

From Late Middle English, derived from the Latin 'expressivus', from 'expressus', meaning 'to press out'.

expressive art

Art that conveys significant emotions or thoughts.

expressive writing

Writing that effectively conveys personal feelings and ideas.

expression

The act of conveying thoughts or feelings.

expressiveness

The quality of being expressive.

Being emotionally open or vulnerable.

He's so expressive, he doesn't hold back his feelings.

A style that is very noticeable and shows emotion.

That dance was super expressive; you could really feel the passion.