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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-spres-iv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv

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Définition of expressiveness

Origin :
  • c.1400, "tending to press out," from French expressif, from expres "clear, plain," from stem of Latin exprimere (see express (v.)). Meaning "full of expression" is from 1680s. Related: Expressively; expressiveness.
  • noun eloquence
Example sentences :
  • In expressing the idea, rational rigor and expressiveness collide.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Besides, she had her own opinion as to the expressiveness of slang.
  • Extract from : « Blue Bonnet in Boston » by Caroline E. Jacobs
  • Florid singing is not adapted to this form of expressiveness.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Singing » by David C. Taylor
  • But we call attention to the expressiveness with which these figures are delineated.
  • Extract from : « The Prehistoric World » by E. A. Allen
  • The hacendero shot a glance at his daughter full of expressiveness.
  • Extract from : « The Tiger-Slayer » by Gustave Aimard
  • To use a slang term, but one full of expressiveness, he had “the drop” on them.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts' Mountain Camp » by John Henry Goldfrap
  • Compare his expressiveness, the expressiveness of his indirectness with that of constatation.
  • Extract from : « Instigations » by Ezra Pound
  • The Roman definition has been admired for its expressiveness and force.
  • Extract from : « The Curiosities and Law of Wills » by John Proffatt
  • You recall what Liszt said about the expressiveness of this sombre song.
  • Extract from : « Franz Liszt » by James Huneker
  • I knew the lines, don't you know, but I didn't know their expressiveness.
  • Extract from : « The Tigress » by Anne Warner

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