Expressive

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

Expressive (adjective)

  1. showing emotions or thoughts clearly through words, actions, or facial expressions.
  2. related to art that shows emotions or ideas clearly.
  3. using gestures or movements to show feelings or ideas.

Examples

  • Her eyes were very expressive during the conversation.
  • The child's face was expressive when he saw the surprise.

Common collocations: expressive eyes, expressive face, expressive style, expressive brushstrokes, expressive gestures

Synonyms of Expressive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Expressive

  • — describing lack of expression
  • — describing lack of emotion