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[ adjective ] characterized by expression

Examples

"an expressive glance" "a very expressive face"

Used in print

(Frederick Mosteller et al., Probability with...)

These words are more expressive than labels like `` A '' and `` not - A '' .

Related terms

communicative

2
[ adjective ] (usually followed by `of') giving expression to

Examples

"actions indicative of fear"

Used in print

(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)

He must become more expressive of his own desires , more demanding and less ' understanding '' ' .

Related terms

communicative

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