ilmaisullisessa

Ilmaisullinen is a Finnish adjective meaning express ive or related to expression, often used to describe language, style, or artistic approach that emphasizes conveying emotions, meaning, or intention. The word is formed from ilmaisu, meaning expression, with the suffix -llinen that denotes a property or characteristic.

Ilmaisullisessa is the inessive singular form of ilmaisullinen, used when the noun it modifies is in the inessive case, roughly translating to “in the expressive [something].” The form is common in discussions of literature, linguistics, and art criticism where emphasis is placed on expressive methods rather than mere content. Examples include ilmaisullisessa kerronnassa (in expressive narration) and ilmaisullisessa taiteessa (in expressive art).

In practice, ilmaisullinen and its inflected forms appear across several domains. In literature, it can describe a narrative style that foregrounds emotion or atmosphere. In linguistics, ilmaisullisen kielen or ilmaisulliset keinot may refer to expressive devices such as imagery, metaphor, or heightened diction. In art and media criticism, terms like ilmaisullinen tyylilaji or ilmaisulliset keinot are used to categorize works by their mode of expression rather than subject matter alone.

Etymology and related terms: ilmaisullinen derives from ilmaisu (expression) plus the suffix -llinen (characterized by). Related concepts include ilmaisullisuus (expressiveness) and ilmaisulliset keinot (expressive devices).

See also: ilmaisullisuus; ilmaisulliset keinot; ilmaisullinen kieli; ilmaisullinen taide.