表情豊(ひょうじょうゆた)か

ひょうじょうゆたか
na-adjective
expressive; full of expression
emotionappearance
1. expressive; full of expression; animated
Describes a person, face, or performance that shows a rich variety of emotions. Used positively to praise someone's expressiveness.
あの女優(じょゆう)は表情豊(ひょうじょうゆた)かだ。
That actress is very expressive.
表情豊(ひょうじょうゆた)かな赤(あか)ちゃんに癒(いや)される。
I'm soothed by the expressive baby.
His piano performance is richly expressive and moves the hearts of listeners.

Usage

A compound adjective from 表情(ひょうじょう) (facial expression) + 豊(ゆた)か (rich, abundant). Functions as a na-adjective: 表情豊(ひょうじょうゆた)かな人(ひと), 表情豊(ひょうじょうゆた)かに演(えん)じる. Used as a compliment for actors, musicians, babies, and anyone whose face or performance conveys a wide range of emotions.

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