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expressive
[ɪkˈsprɛsɪv]
adjective
expressivo
1.
effectively conveying thought or feeling
Her expressive eyes told the whole story.
Seus olhos expressivos contavam toda a história.
2.
of or relating to expression
The dancer's expressive movements captivated the audience.
Os movimentos expressivos da bailarina cativaram o público.
3.
serving to express or indicate
His expressive gesture showed his disapproval.
Seu gesto expressivo mostrou sua desaprovação.
Synonyms
eloquent
communicative
evocative
meaningful
vivid
emotive
Antonyms
inexpressive
unexpressive
impassive
blank
deadpan
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expressivo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expressivo
formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
expressivo
common in artistic and cultural contexts
Portugal
expressivo
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
expressive power
expressive language
expressive arts
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