expressionistically
- adverb
- /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪkli/
- Specialized
:
expresionistamente
- The film's dramatic scenes were shot expressionistically, emphasizing the characters' inner struggles with exaggerated visuals.
Examples
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In her latest novel, the author described the character's emotions expressionistically, capturing their turmoil through vivid imagery.
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Inside the room are four young people whose tortured souls expressionistically reflect the anguish and consternation.
Academic text (1992) -
"But I don't plan to draw them expressionistically.
Fiction book (1998) -
Here, Sjoberg not only undercuts the usual positive implication of the pastoral setting, he also uses nature expressionistically to suggest the protagonist's state of mind, a technique that is employed elsewhere in the film as well.
Academic text (1998) -
The painter used bold colors and distorted shapes to portray his feelings expressionistically.
Synonyms
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2.7
In a way that shows strong feelings
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3.7
In a way that shows feelings and thoughts clearly
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6.7
In a way that shows strong feeling
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8.9
In a very dramatic way as if acting on stage
To speak or write in a way that shows strong feelings
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
expressionistically = expressionistic (transparent) = expression + istic + ally
Formation from the adjective 'expressionistic' to the adverb by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ally' is regular and the adjective itself transparently relates to 'expression' + '-istic'.
Etymology
The word expressionistically comes from expression (from ex- 'out' and press 'to push'), so think of it as 'pushing feelings out'. It also links to expressionism, an art style that uses bold, exaggerated ways to show strong 'emotion'. So to act expressionistically is to do something in a loud, dramatic style to show feeling.