expressive
adjectiveUK /ɪkˈspresɪv/
US /ɪkˈspresɪv/
Showing feelings clearly and easily.
Her expressive face showed how happy she was.
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2. Serving to convey a thought or meaning effectively.
The painting is highly expressive of the artist's grief.
3. Relating to expression in genetics, where a gene is active and produces its effect.
The gene is strongly expressive in muscle tissue.
4. Designed to communicate a particular mood or style in art or performance.
The dancer's expressive movements captivated the audience.