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expressiveness

[/ɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/]
nounfeminine
expressividade
1. The quality of being expressive; the ability to convey feelings, thoughts, or meanings effectively through words, facial expressions, body language, or artistic expression
The dancer's expressiveness captivated the entire audience.
A expressividade da dançarina cativou toda a plateia.
2. In art, music, or literature: the degree to which emotions and meaning are conveyed to the observer or listener
The painting's expressiveness was evident in every brushstroke.
A expressividade da pintura era evidente em cada pincelada.
3. The quality of a voice or speech that conveys emotion and meaning beyond the literal words
Her expressiveness made the poem come alive during the recitation.
Sua expressividade deu vida ao poema durante a recitação.
Synonyms
expressivityeloquenceemotional depthcommunicativeness
Antonyms
inexpressivenessimpassivitydullnessmonotony

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressividade
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expressividade
Standard usage; associated with expressive communication style
São Paulo
expressividade
Standard usage in professional and artistic contexts
Portugal
expressividade
Standard usage; also 'expressão' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of expressiveness
lack of expressiveness
emotional expressiveness
artistic expressiveness
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