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expressive

[ik-spres-iv] / ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /


Usage

What are other ways to say expressive? The adjective expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture. Meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

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The character design, which borrows from anime, is elegant and a little odd — hands and feet are drawn tiny, which has the paradoxical effect of drawing your attention, making them more expressive.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

District Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California said in her decision that the government had illegally retaliated against Anthropic, deeming it a supply-chain risk “for constitutionally protected expressive activities.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Many singers would fix the pitch with technology, but Ms. Howard’s flawed vocal is uncannily expressive and human.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Ramsey says there should be more space to be "expressive in grief and to let it be loud or let it be very quiet and silent and private".

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

She could learn to be a little more expressive from her cousin whose turn it now was to put a comforting hand on Briony’s shoulder.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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