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Meaning of the word expressive in English

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expressive

US /ɪkˈspres.ɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspres.ɪv/
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Adjective

1.

effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example:
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she has big expressive eyes
Synonym:
eloquentmeaningfultellingrevealingdemonstrativesuggestiveemotionalpassionateintensepoignantmovingstirringstrikingevocativeartisticvividgraphicdescriptiveardentpowerfulchargedimaginativeinspiredvisionary
Synonym:
expressionlessinexpressiveunemotional
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