Simple meaning
What does Expressive mean?
Expressive means showing feelings or ideas clearly.
Dictionary definition
Showing thoughts or feelings clearly through words, art, movement, or music.
Example sentences
Expressive in a sentence
easy
We learned about expressive in class today.
medium
The project used expressive to share a clear idea.
hard
Using expressive carefully helped the group express its message better.
Synonyms
Words like Expressive
emotionalShows feeling strongly.
communicativeClearly shares ideas.
Antonyms
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Word family
Expressive word family
Base word
expressive
adverb
expressively
In a feeling-filled, clear way.
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What does expressive mean?
expressive means expressive means showing feelings or ideas clearly.
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