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expressive

/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/adjective

Showing thoughts or feelings clearly and vividly.

Example sentences

  • “The toddler's expressive eyes told us exactly how she felt.”
  • “As a dancer, he is wonderfully expressive with his whole body.”

Most often applied to eyes, faces, hands, and voices. Saying someone has an expressive face means you can read their feelings easily.

Synonyms for expressive

Antonyms

  • expressionless
  • inexpressive
  • blank

Find it in: Words to describe a person.

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