B2adjectiveemotionsarts
US/ɪkˈspres.ɪv/
UK/ɪkˈspres.ɪv/
showing your thoughts or feelings clearly, in words, music, art or on your face
In context
She has large, expressive eyes that show exactly what she is feeling.
The pianist gave an expressive performance that moved the whole audience.
Children often become more expressive when they learn to talk about their emotions.
Words that go with expressive
adjective + noun
- expressive faceHe has a very expressive face.
- expressive eyesThe dog looked up with expressive eyes.
- expressive languagePoetry uses expressive language to share feelings.
- expressive writingExpressive writing can help people cope with stress.
adverb + adjective
- highly expressiveHer dancing is highly expressive.
adjective + preposition
- expressive ofThe painting is expressive of deep sadness.