expressive
выразительный
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expressive with Russian translation
expressive usage examples
Её картина производит выразительный эффект благодаря ярким цветам.
Her painting uses an expressive mix of colors that feels modern.
У кресла выразительная форма, которая привлекает взгляд.
The chair has an expressive curve that catches the eye.
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expressive belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
expressive synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Emphasizes strong visual or noticeable impact; eye-catching rather than emotionally revealing.
The painting is striking because of its bold colours.
Focuses on causing admiration or respect; strong impact but not necessarily emotional expressiveness.
Her performance was impressive and received a standing ovation.
Suggests or brings strong images, memories or feelings to mind; more about evoking than overt expression.
The music was evocative of his childhood summers.
Relates to arousing emotion or being emotionally charged; focuses on generating feeling rather than just showing it.
The documentary used emotive interviews to highlight the crisis.
Emphasises bright, clear, and lifelike detail (visual or sensory); strong mental images rather than overt emotional display.
He gave a vivid description of the market.
Means lively, energetic or full of movement; focuses on liveliness rather than subtle emotional expression.
They had an animated discussion about the plan.
Especially used for persuasive, fluent, and powerful expression in speech or writing; implies rhetorical skill.
Her speech was eloquent and moved the audience.
Relates to theatricality, intensity or a sudden strong effect; can imply staged or sensational quality rather than subtle expression.
There was a dramatic change in the weather.
What’s the difference
How is expressive different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
expressive meaning: what does it mean?
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expressive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
expressive is pronounced as /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
expressive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her painting uses an expressive mix of colors that feels modern. Translation: Её картина производит выразительный эффект благодаря ярким цветам.
Is expressive part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, expressive (выразительный) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is expressive part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, expressive (выразительный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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