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ex·pres·sive  (k-sprsv)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characterized by expression.
2. Serving to express or indicate: actions expressive of frustration.
3. Full of expression; significant: an expressive glance.
ex·pressive·ly adv.
ex·pressive·ness n.
Synonyms: expressive, eloquent, meaningful, significant
These adjectives mean effectively conveying a feeling, idea, or mood: an expressive gesture; an eloquent speech; a meaningful look; a significant smile.
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Adv.1.expressively - with expression; in an expressive manner; "she gave the order to the waiter, using her hands very expressively"
inexpressively - without expression; in an inexpressive manner; "she looked at him inexpressively"


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There was quite a bewildering succession of drives, dances, picnics and boating parties, all expressively lumped together by Phil under the head of "jamborees"; Alec and Alonzo were so constantly on hand that Anne wondered if they ever did anything but dance attendance on that will-o'-the-wisp of a Phil.
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She took the first opportunity of affronting her mother-in-law on the occasion, talking to her so expressively of her brother's great expectations, of Mrs.
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Then upon my soul and honour, ma'am, you'll find in a certain angle of that dreary pile, called Poets' Corner, a few smaller names than Slum,' retorted that gentleman, tapping himself expressively on the forehead to imply that there was some slight quantity of brain behind it.
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