EXPRESSIVELY
expressively
(adverb) with expression; in an expressive manner; “she gave the order to the waiter, using her hands very expressively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
expressively (comparative more expressively, superlative most expressively)
In an expressive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
EXPRESSIVE
Ex*press"ive, a. Etym: [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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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