Ex-prĕss'ive, a.
a. [Fr. expressif, Pr. expressiu, Sp. expresivo, Pg. expressivo, It. espressivo.]
Sense 1. Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative:— followed by of; as, he sent a letter couched in terms expressive of his gratitude.
Each verse so swells expressive of her woes. Tickel.
Sense 2. Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; as, expressive looks or words.
You have restrained yourself within the list of too cold an adieu; be more expressive to them. Shak.
Through her expressive eyes her soul distinctly spoke. Littleton.