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ex·pres·sive
 expressive
- pronunciation:
- ihk
spre
sihv
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
full of expression, as a remark or gesture.
- synonyms:
- demonstrative, evocative
- antonyms:
- blank, deadpan, expressionless, inexpressive, mechanical, vacant
- similar words:
- eloquent, informative, meaningful, moving, passionate, poignant, pregnant, significant, suggestive, telling, vivid
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to expression.
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| definition 3: |
showing the ability to or serving to express.
- synonyms:
- compelling, eloquent, forceful, persuasive, powerful
- similar words:
- effective, lyrical, passionate, vivid
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| related words: |
lyric, lyrical, mobile |
| derivations: |
expressively (adv.), expressiveness (n.) |
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