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We learned about expressive in class today.
What does Expressive mean?
Expressive means showing feelings or ideas clearly.
Dictionary definition
Showing thoughts or feelings clearly through words, art, movement, or music.
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The project used expressive to share a clear idea.
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ik · spres · iv · strongest beat: spres
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WordExpressive.
Partadjective.
MeaningExpressive means showing feelings or ideas clearly.
ExampleExample: We learned about expressive in class today.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ik · spres · iv
- Strongest beat
- spres
- Ending
- iv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spres.
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Synonyms
Words like Expressive
emotionalShows feeling strongly.
communicativeClearly shares ideas.
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Expressive word family
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expressive
adverb
expressively
In a feeling-filled, clear way.
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