expressivea.[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.)()