expressiveness
UK/ɪk'sprɛsɪvnɪs/US
A2
Definitions
n.
The quality of conveying feeling vividly
表现力；表情丰富
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex-out of, former
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
+
-nessstate, quality
=expressiveness
expressive + -ness. The -ness noun of expressive (ex- 'out' + press): the quality of pressing feeling out so others can see it.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.emotional expressiveness情感表现力
- 2.artistic expressiveness艺术表现力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her face had a warmth and expressiveness that drew people in.
- 2.
The dancer was praised for the expressiveness of every movement.