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ex·pres·sive
(ĭk-sprĕs′ĭv)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characterized by expression: a child's expressive ability.
2. Serving to express or indicate meaning or feeling: actions expressive of frustration.
3. Showing or communicating meaning or feeling effectively: an expressive glance.
ex·pres′sive·ly adv.
ex·pres′sive·ness n.
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Noun | 1. | expressiveness - the quality of being expressive quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare picturesqueness - the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid |
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expressiveness
nounVivid, effective, or persuasive communication in speech or artistic performance:
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تعْبيريَّه
udtryksfuldhed
expresszivitáskifejezésteljes jellegkifejező erőkifejezõerõ
tjáningarkraftur
zeggingskracht
expresivita
anlamlılık
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expressiveness
n → Ausdruckskraft f; (of face also) → Ausdrucksfähigkeit f
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express
(ikˈspres) verb1. to put into words. He expressed his ideas very clearly.
2. (with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words. You haven't expressed yourself clearly.
3. to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc. She nodded to express her agreement.
4. to send by fast (postal) delivery. Will you express this letter, please?
adjective1. travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast. an express train; express delivery.
2. clearly stated. You have disobeyed my express wishes.
adverb by express train or fast delivery service. Send your letter express.
noun1. an express train. the London to Cardiff express.
2. the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly. The parcel was sent by express.
exˈpressly adverb in clear, definite words. I expressly forbade you to do that.
exˈpression (-ʃən) noun1. a look on one's face that shows one's feelings. He always has a bored expression on his face.
2. a word or phrase. `Dough' is a slang expression for `money`.
3. (a) showing of thoughts or feelings by words, actions etc. This poem is an expression of his grief.
4. the showing of feeling when eg reciting, reading aloud or playing a musical instrument. Put more expression into your playing!
exˈpressionless adjective (of a face or voice) showing no feeling. a cold, expressionless tone.
exˈpressive (-siv) adjective showing meaning or feeling clearly. She has an expressive look on her face.
exˈpressiveness nounexˈpressively adverb
exˈpressway noun
a divided highway; a motorway.
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