(also Ex·pres·sion·ism ) / ɪkˈspreʃənɪzəm; NAmE / noun
[ U ] a style and movement in early 20th century art, theatre, cinema and music that tries to express people's feelings and emotions rather than showing events or objects in a realistic way
► ex·pres·sion·ist (also Ex·pres·sion·ist ) / -ʃənɪst; NAmE / noun , adjective