expressive language
ɪkˈsprɛsɪv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
Definition

Definition of expressive language - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
skillTECH.ability to use words and sentences effectivelyTECH.
  • Therapists work on improving expressive language in children with speech delays.
spoken language verbal communication
2.
communicationlanguage used to convey thoughts or feelings
  • Children develop expressive language to share their needs and emotions.
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Expressions with expressive

expressive stylen.
unique manner of conveying ideas in language
Her expressive style in writing captivates readers.
self-expressiveadj.
showing feelings or thoughts through art
Her paintings are very self-expressive.
expressive aphasian.
another term for Broca's aphasia
The patient was diagnosed with expressive aphasia.

Expressions with language

colorful languagen.
vivid or expressive words
The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
choice languagen.
words that are very rude or offensive
He used choice language when he got angry.
salty languagen.
offensive or vulgar words
The movie was full of salty language.
wooden languagen.
unnatural, stiff or overly formal language
His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..
pick up a languagev.
learn a language informally
She picked up the language while living abroad.
speak the same languagev.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.
talk the same languagev.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they talk the same language when it comes to values.
watch one's languagev.
speak carefully to avoid being rude or offensive
Please watch your language; there are children sitting right behind you.
watch your languagev.
be careful with the words you use
You should watch your language when speaking to elders.
someone's language doesn't bear repeatingexp.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.

Terms related to expressive language

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expressarticulationcommunicationconversationdialogueexpressionfluencyspeechdiscourseinteractionverbalization

Terms with expressive language included in their meaning

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picturesqueadj.
language
vivid and expressive in language

Examples of expressive language in a sentence

  • Expressive language is crucial for effective communication.
  • Teachers encourage expressive language in classroom discussions.
  • Expressive language is crucial for effective storytelling.

View all translations of expressive language

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  1. French:langage expressif, ...
  2. German:expressive Sprache, ...
  3. Italian:linguaggio espressivo, ...
  4. Spanish:lenguaje expresivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:linguagem expressiva, ...
  6. Chinese:表达性语言, 表达语言, ...
  7. Japanese:表現言語, 表出言語, ...
  8. Arabic:لُغَة تَعْبِيرِيَّة, اللغة التعبيرية, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂפָה הַבָּעָתִית, שָׂפָה אֶקְסְפְּרֶסִיבִית, ...
  10. Russian:экспрессивная речь, язык выражения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виразна мова, експресивна мова, ...
  12. Hindi:अभिव्यक्त भाषा, व्यक्त भाषा, ...

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