Part 938

The imitators of Shakespeare, fixing their attention on his wonderful power of expression, have directed their imitation to this.

M. Arnold.

4. That which is expressed by a countenance, a posture, a work of art, etc.; look, as indicative of thought or feeling. "The expression of an eye." Tennyson.

It still wore the majesty of expression so conspicuous in his portraits by the inimitable pencil of Titian.

Prescott.

5. A form of words in which an idea or sentiment is conveyed; a mode of speech; a phrase; as, a common expression; an odd expression.

6. (Math.) The representation of any quantity by its appropriate characters or signs.

Past expression, Beyond expression, beyond the power of description. "Beyond expression bright." Milton.

Ex*pres"sion*al (-al), a. Of, or relating to, expression; phraseological; also, vividly representing or suggesting an idea or sentiment. Fitzed. Hall. Ruskin.

Ex*pres"sion*less, a. Destitute of expression.

Ex*press"ive (?), a. [Cf. F. expressif.] 1. Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude.

Each verse so swells expressive of her woes.

Tickell.

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.

Ex*press"ly, adv. 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.

Ex*press"man (-man), n.; pl. Expressmen (-men). A person employed in the express business; also, the driver of a job wagon. W. D. Howells.

Ex*press"ness, n. The state or quality of being express; definiteness. [Obs.] Hammond.

Ex*pres"sure (?;135), n. The act of expressing; expression; utterance; representation. [Obs.]

An operation more divine Than breath or pen can give expressure to.