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expressive

exp·res·sive

UK/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ US/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by expression

  • “a very expressive face”
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Origin

From Middle French expressif.

Phrases

  • expressive aphasia
  • expressive language

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