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   expressive

   /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. effectively conveying thought or feeling: "she has big expressive eyes" Similar eloquentmeaningfultellingrevealingdemonstrativesuggestiveemotionalfull of emotion/feelingindicating emotion/feelingpassionateintensedeeply feltpoignantmovingstirringstrikingevocativeartisticvividgraphicdescriptiveardentpowerfulchargedimaginativeinspiredvisionaryOpposite expressionlessinexpressiveunemotional
   • ▪ conveying (a specified quality or idea): "the spires are expressive of religious aspiration" Similar indicativedemonstrativedemonstratingshowingsuggestingrevealingunderlining

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘tending to press out’): from French expressif, -ive or medieval Latin expressivus, from exprimere ‘press out’ (see express3). Compare with express1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. expressively adverb
   • 2. expressivity noun

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2. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blogBeyond Beauty: The Allure of Expressiveness | Psychology Today

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Expressive people are viewed as more interesting, engaging, and socially prominent. You meet people everywhere you go, from social events to the workplace, from the gas station to the...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LanguageLanguage - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · When speaking of language as a general concept, definitions can be used which stress different aspects of the phenomenon. These definitions also entail different approaches and understandings of language, and they also inform different and often incompatible schools of linguistic theory.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › expressive styleExpressive style - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

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   5 days ago · a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period. synonyms: style. see more.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ArtArt - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Art has been defined as a vehicle for the expression or communication of emotions and ideas, a means for exploring and appreciating formal elements for their own sake, and as mimesis or representation. Art as mimesis has deep roots in the philosophy of Aristotle.

6. 7esl.com › figuFigurative Language: Definition, Examples and Different Types

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Figurative language is a way of speaking or writing which is in a non-literal sense and is designed to have more of an impact on the subject it is referring to. It is used to add a more vivid or imaginative description of something, someone, or a situation.

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7. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentExpressive Leaders: Definition and How To Become One

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   Jul 10, 2024 · An expressive leader is a manager who focuses on building relationships between all team members, including themselves and their employees. Expressive leaders work to build friendships and strong relationships with employees to ensure all team members feel supported, motivated and appreciated.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › self-expressionSelf-expression Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The meaning of SELF-EXPRESSION is the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits. How to use self-expression in a sentence.