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expressive

ex·pres·sive [ ik spréssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. full of expression: expressing a great deal of feeling and meaning
an expressive face

2. conveying something: communicating a particular meaning
a gesture expressive of the utmost contempt

3. medicine relating to speaking and writing disorders: relating to disorders involving the expression of ideas in speech and writing as opposed to the interpretation of what is heard or read


ex·pres·sive·ly adverb
ex·pres·sive·ness noun
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