ex·pres·sive 
(ĭk-sprĕsĭv)
(ĭk-sprĕsĭv)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characterized by expression: a child's expressive ability.
2. Serving to express or indicate meaning or feeling: actions expressive of frustration.
3. Showing or communicating meaning or feeling effectively: an expressive glance.
ex·pressive·ly adv.
ex·pressive·ness n.