Expressief
Example: De zangeres zong expressief om haar emoties te tonen.
Definition
"Expressief" describes performing or conveying emotions in a clear, vivid, and impactful manner, especially in music or art. An expressief performance, like a singer's, emphasizes emotional expression to connect deeply with the audience.
Etymology
The word "expressief" comes from the Latin 'expressivus,' meaning 'able to express.' It entered Dutch through French 'expressif,' reflecting the idea of clearly conveying feelings or thoughts. Did you know? The root also relates to the English word 'express,' showing how languages share ways to describe communication.
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"Expressief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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