Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EX-PRESS'IVE, a.

1. Serving to express; serving to utter or represent; followed by of: He sent a letter couched in terms expressive of his gratitude. Each verse so swells expressive of her woes. Tickel.
2. Representing with force; emphatical. These words are very expressive.
3. Showing; representing; as, an expressive sign.