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.
Tickell.
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.
Shak.
Through her expressive eyes her soul distinctly
spoke.
Littelton.
-- Ex*press"ive*ly,adv. --
Ex*press"ive*ness,n.