EXPRESSIVE
(adj., adj.sat, noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Expressive.
How to pronounce expressive:
US
Expressive - as an adjective
Performing gestures or possessing qualities or features that suggest a certain state of being or emotion
Example: "Her manner was curiously expressive of a wish for protection and encouragement"
Expressive - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by expression
Example: "A very expressive face"
Expressive - as a noun
Any word or phrase that expresses (that the speaker, writer, or signer has) a certain attitude toward or information about the referent.
(more narrowly) a word or phrase, belonging to a distinct word class or having distinct morphosyntactic properties, with semantic symbolism (for example, an onomatopoeia), variously considered either a synonym, a hypernym or a hyponym of ideophone.
Example Sentences
"She has an expressive face that always reveals her emotions."
"The artist's paintings are incredibly expressive and capture the essence of his subjects."
"He is an expressive speaker who uses his body language to convey his message."
"The actress gave an incredibly expressive performance that moved the entire audience."
"The musician's expressive playing brought the beautiful melody to life."
Word Game Points
Is EXPRESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expressive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPRESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is EXPRESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expressive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPRESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is EXPRESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expressive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPRESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
