expressively
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3.7
- adverb
- /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/
:
expresivamente
- Using her colorful personality and her influence on the students, she finally gets them to sing expressively.
- play expressively
- sing expressively
- communicate expressively
Examples
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The storyteller spoke expressively, captivating the audience with his vivid descriptions.
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Students who were unable to expressively use or respond to prepositions were chosen to participate in this study.
Academic text (2015) -
The blonde nurse, who had yet to say a word, cleared her throat expressively.
Fiction book (2000) -
A total of three items were placed, which gave each participant three opportunities to respond expressively to verbal prompts.
Academic text (2015) -
Statistical analysis revealed that sections in which the pianist played expressively were perceived with significantly higher levels of expressivity than unexpressive sections.
Academic text (2013) -
She danced expressively, allowing her emotions to shine through every movement.
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He painted the landscape expressively, using vibrant colors to convey his feelings about nature.
Synonyms
369
2.7
In a way that shows strong feelings
66
2.8
In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement
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4.3
Talks or moves with energy and excitement
2
6.4
Shows deep feeling and moves people
1
6.7
In a way that shows strong feeling
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6.3
In a clear, open way that shows strong feeling
1
7.0
In a way that relates to feelings
To speak or write in a way that shows strong feelings
In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling
Antonyms
How Expressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
expressively = expressive (transparent) = express + ive + ly
Formed by the regular adjective-to-adverb derivation from 'expressive' using the productive suffix '-ly'.
Etymology
The word expressively comes from express, which is built from ex- 'out' and press 'push'. So to act expressively is to 'push out' your feelings so others can clearly see them.