EXPRESSIVE


Meaning of EXPRESSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ik-ˈspre-siv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.