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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
eloquentcommunicativeevocativemeaningfulvividemotive
Antonyms
inexpressiveunexpressiveimpassiveblankdeadpan

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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