The meaning of EXPRESSIVE is of or relating to expression. How to use expressive in a sentence.

EXPRESSIVE definition: 1. showing what someone thinks or feels: 2. showing a particular feeling or characteristic: 3…. Learn more.

If something is expressive of particular ideas or qualities, it has features which indicate or demonstrate them.

1. Of, relating to, or characterized by expression: a child's expressive ability. 2. Serving to express or indicate meaning or feeling: actions expressive of frustration. 3. Showing or communicating …

Definition of expressive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Expressive definition: full of expression; meaningful.. See examples of EXPRESSIVE used in a sentence.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word expressive, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

EXPRESSIVE meaning: 1 : showing emotions and feelings clearly and openly; 2 : showing or expressing something + of

showing your feelings: expressive language a very expressive face (Definition of expressive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

of, pertaining to, or concerned with expression: Dance is a highly expressive art. Sociology (of a crowd or group) engaging in nonpurposeful activity of an expressive and often rhythmic nature, …