expression

[ɪkˈsprɛʃən]

expression Definition

• 1. the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings
• 2. a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion
• 3. the manifestation of a gene or trait in a phenotype

Using expression: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expression" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her expression of joy was evident on her face.

• Example

  He gave an expression of disbelief when he heard the news.

• Example

  The gene for blue eyes is a recessive expression.

• Example

  The artist's paintings are a unique expression of his creativity.

expression Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expression

• utterance
• declaration
• statement
• indication
• demonstration

Antonyms for expression

• suppression
• repression

Idioms Using expression

• put/keep a leash on one's expressions

  to control one's emotions or reactions, especially in public

  Example

  She had to put a leash on her expressions during the meeting to avoid showing her frustration.

• give expression to something

  to express or communicate something through words, actions, or art

  Example

  The poet gave expression to her grief through her writing.

• find expression in something

  to be expressed or manifested in a particular way

  Example

  Her love for nature found expression in her landscape paintings.

Phrases with expression

• expression of interest

  an indication that one is interested in something, often used in job applications or business proposals

  Example

  Please submit your expression of interest by the end of the week.

• expression of sympathy

  an indication of one's condolences or compassion towards someone who has experienced loss or hardship

  Example

  I sent her an expression of sympathy after I heard about her father's passing.

• expression of love

  an indication of one's romantic feelings towards another person

  Example

  He wrote her a heartfelt expression of love in a letter.

Origins of expression

from Latin 'expressio', meaning 'a pressing out'

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Summary: expression in Brief

The term 'expression' [ɪkˈsprɛʃən] refers to the process of conveying thoughts or emotions, often through facial or verbal means. It can also refer to the manifestation of a gene or trait in a phenotype. Examples include 'Her expression of joy was evident on her face.' and 'The artist's paintings are a unique expression of his creativity.' Idioms like 'put/keep a leash on one's expressions' denote emotional control, while 'give expression to something' and 'find expression in something' describe the act of expressing oneself through words or art.