Ex*press"ive (?), a. [Cf. F. expressif.] 1. Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude.

Each verse so swells expressive of her woes.

2. Full of expression; vividly representing the meaning or feeling meant to be conveyed; significant; emphatic; as, expressive looks or words.

You have restrained yourself within the list of too cold an adieu; be more expressive to them.

Through her expressive eyes her soul distinctly spoke.

-- Ex*press"ive*ly,adv. -- Ex*press"ive*ness,n.

• Effectively conveying thought or feeling.