expressive

adjective
UK /ɪkˈspresɪv/
US /ɪkˈspresɪv/

Showing feelings clearly and easily.

Her expressive face showed how happy she was.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.