expressive

BrE /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/ AmE /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 COMMUNICATION [attributive / predicative] B2

showing feelings or thoughts clearly through words, actions, or facial expressions

expresivo, comunicativo

  • be expressive about something

Collocations expressive body language · expressive eyes

  • She is very expressive when she talks about her feelings.

    Ella es muy expresiva cuando habla sobre sus sentimientos.

2 ARTISTIC [attributive / predicative] C1

showing strong emotions or ideas in a work of art, music, etc.

expresivo, emotivo

  • be expressive of something

Collocations expressive painting · expressive music

  • The painting is very expressive of the artist's feelings.

    El cuadro es muy expresivo de los sentimientos del artista.