ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Expressively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪkˈspɹɛ.sɪv.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Expressively is an adverb meaning In an expressive manner.

Meaning

In an expressive manner.

Example Sentences

You can play the exercises pretty well on piano, fair enough, but can you play the movement expressively?
A low tap was heard at the room door. Mr. Bob Sawyer looked expressively at his friend, and bade the tapper come in[…]
There was quite a bewildering succession of drives, dances, picnics and boating parties, all expressively lumped together by Phil under the head of “jamborees”
"I apprehend that my French is not equal to your letter, Monsieur," said Elizabeth, glancing her eye expressively at her companion; "will you favour us with its substance in English?"

Antonyms for expressively

Common opposites include inexpressively.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include expressly, specifically, explicitly, speakingly, expressibly, expressionistically.

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