expressive
UK/ɪk'spresɪv/US/ik'spresiv/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Effectively conveying thought or feeling
富有表现力的，善于表达的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexpress (press out) + -ive (tending to) = 'good at pressing feelings out' — vividly showing emotion.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.expressive eyes富有表情的眼睛
- 2.highly expressive极富表现力
- 3.expressive language富有表现力的语言
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has wonderfully expressive eyes.
- 2.
The dancer's movements were fluid and expressive.