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.
EXPRESSLY
Ex*press"ly, adv.
Defn: In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose;
particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young.
The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel. Ezek. i. 3.
I am sent expressly to your lordship. Shak.
EXPRESSMAN
Ex*press"man, n.; pl. Expressmen (.
Defn: A person employed in the express business; also, the driver of a job wagon. W. D. Howells.
EXPRESSNESS
Ex*press"ness, n.
Defn: The state or quality of being express; definiteness. [Obs.]
Hammond.
EXPRESS RIFLE
Ex*press" ri"fle.
Defn: A sporting rifle for use at short ranges, employing a large charge of powder and a light (short) bullet, giving a high initial velocity and consequently a flat trajectory. It is usually of moderately large caliber.
EXPRESS TRAIN
Express train.