Definition of expressive

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Expressive (a.) Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; emphatic; as, expressive looks or words..

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Action :: Action (n.) The attitude or position of the several parts of the body as expressive of the sentiment or passion depicted.
Suppliant :: Suppliant (a.) Manifesting entreaty; expressive of supplication.
Instrument :: Instrument (n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc..
Tragical :: Tragical (a.) Mournful; expressive of tragedy, the loss of life, or of sorrow..
Unexpressive :: Unexpressive (a.) Incapable of being expressed; inexpressible; unutterable; ineffable.
Garb :: Garb (n.) External appearance, as expressive of the feelings or character; looks; fashion or manner, as of speech..
Courteous :: Courteous (a.) Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well bred; polite; affable; complaisant..
Protest :: Protest (v. i.) To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition; -- with against; as, he protest against your votes..
Inexpressive :: Inexpressive (a.) Without expression or meaning; not expressive; dull; unintelligent; as, an inexpressive countenance..
Blandishment :: Blandishment (n.) The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; allurement..
Gesture :: Gesture (n.) A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion..
Alack :: Alack (interj.) An exclamation expressive of sorrow.
Accent :: Accent (n.) The expressive emphasis and shading of a passage.
Love-sick :: Love-sick (a.) Originating in, or expressive of, languishing love..
Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (a.) Expressive of penitence; as, a penitentiary letter..
Triumplant :: Triumplant (v. i.) Celebrating victory; expressive of joy for success; as, a triumphant song or ode..
Nocturne :: Nocturne (n.) A night piece, or serenade. The name is now used for a certain graceful and expressive form of instrumental composition, as the nocturne for orchestra in Mendelsohn's Midsummer-Night's Dream music..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution..
Expressive :: Expressive (a.) Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude..
Hierogrammatic :: Hierogrammatic (a.) Written in, or pertaining to, hierograms; expressive of sacred writing..
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