adj.
Pronunciation: ik- ' spre-siv
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : of or relating to expression <the expressive function of language>
2 : serving to express, utter, or represent <foul and novel terms expressive of rage ― H. G. Wells>
3 : effectively conveying meaning or feeling <an expressive silence> < expressive line drawings>
– ex · pres · sive · ly adverb
– ex · pres · sive · ness noun