ilmeikkään

Ilmeikkään is a Finnish adjective meaning expressive or full of expression. It is the genitive case of the word ilmeikäs, which describes something that displays a lot of emotion or character through its appearance or demeanor. The word can be used to describe a person's face, a performance, a piece of art, or even a landscape that evokes a strong emotional response. For example, one might say someone has an ilmeikkään face if their facial expressions clearly convey their feelings. Similarly, a theatrical performance could be described as ilmeikkään if the actors' portrayals are particularly vivid and emotionally resonant. In literature or art criticism, ilmeikkään might be used to highlight the communicative power of a visual element or a narrative style. The term emphasizes the ability to convey meaning and feeling beyond mere literal description.