Meaning of the word expressionist in English

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expressionist

US /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪst/
UK /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪst/
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Noun

an artist, writer, or composer who uses expressionism to express inner experience rather than external reality

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The young painter considered himself an expressionist, focusing on raw emotion.
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Many expressionists used distorted shapes and bold colors to convey their message.

Adjective

relating to or characteristic of expressionism

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The film features expressionist cinematography with high-contrast lighting.
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She was inspired by the expressionist style of the early 20th century.
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