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Definition of expressiveness

expressiveness

/ɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/
ex · pres · sive · ness
Adverb:expressively
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Adjective:expressive
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• noun

1

The quality of effectively conveying thoughts, feelings, or meanings through words, facial expressions, gestures, or artistic performance.

Example

"The violinist was praised for the remarkable expressiveness of her phrasing during the solo."

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• Rhymes for expressiveness

• Nearby Words

expressionlessly
expressive
expressively
expressiveness
expressly
expressway
expulsion

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'expressive' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'exprimere', meaning 'to press out' or 'to represent clearly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expressiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expressiveness
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