Antonyms for expressive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-spres-iv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv

Definition of expressive

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.

adj telling, revealing

Example sentences :

He was handsome and possessed a most intelligent and expressive countenance.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Sallie looked, and drew in her breath with a long, expressive "O-h!"
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

I never shall forget her face, it was so expressive of despair.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The language in question may be considered as expressive of self-dedication.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

He was interrupted by the low but expressive "hugh" of Uncas.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Stella was slight and fair, with blue eyes that were rather hard but expressive.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Then she raised her eyes to his face, which was not expressive of anything in particular.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

Then he made a gesture of quiet disdain, expressive of all he left unsaid.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

She had expressive eyes, and they now flashed almost angrily.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

At times she certainly has a most expressive and intelligent countenance.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for expressive

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