expression
(noun)
noun
1. the feelings expressed on a person's face
- a sad expression
Similar word(s): aspect, face, look
Definition categories: attribute, countenance, visage
2. expression without words
- tears are an expression of grief
Similar word(s): manifestation, reflection, reflexion
Definition categories: communication, demo, demonstration
3. the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
- expressions of good will
- he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
Similar word(s): verbalism
Definition categories: communication, communicating
4. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
- pardon the expression
Similar word(s): locution, saying
Definition categories: communication, language, speech
5. the style of expressing yourself
- his manner of expression showed how much he cared
Similar word(s): formulation
Definition categories: communication, style
6. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
Similar word(s): formula
Definition categories: communication
7. (genetics) the process of expressing a gene
Definition categories: process
8. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
Similar word(s): construction
Definition categories: communication, constituent
9. the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
- the expression of milk from her breast
Definition categories: act, squeeze, squeezing
Sentences with expression as a noun:
- The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.
- They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression.
- The best poker players can tell if the opponents have a good hand by looking at their expression.
- Her expression changed from joy to misery after realising her winning lottery ticket had expired.