EXPRESSION


Meaning of EXPRESSION in English

noun

1.

an act, process, or instance of expressing in words

his anger found expression in a string of oaths

Synonyms: statement, utterance, vent, voice

Related Word: issue; manifestation, representation; observation, reflection

Contrasted words: hint, insinuation, intimation, suggestion

2.

Synonyms: phrase 2, locution

Related Word: word; verbalism; idiom; clause

3.

one thing that calls to mind another often symbolically

sent flowers as an expression of sympathy

Synonyms: gesture, indication, reminder, sign, token

Related Word: embodiment, manifestation, representation, symbol; demonstration, show

4.

Synonyms: eloquence , expressiveness, expressivity, facundity

Related Word: graphicness, vividness

5.

Synonyms: look 2, cast, countenance, face, visage

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