Expression
[ɪk'spreʃ(ə)n;ek-] or [ɪk'sprɛʃən]
Definition
(noun.) the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; 'the expression of milk from her breast'.
(noun.) the feelings expressed on a person's face; 'a sad expression'; 'a look of triumph'; 'an angry face'.
(noun.) expression without words; 'tears are an expression of grief'; 'the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition'.
(noun.) the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; 'expressions of good will'; 'he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas'; 'the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours'.
(noun.) (genetics) the process of expressing a gene.
Checker: Victoria--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expression of truth.
(n.) The act of declaring or signifying; declaration; utterance; as, an expression of the public will.
(n.) Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression.
(n.) That which is expressed by a countenance, a posture, a work of art, etc.; look, as indicative of thought or feeling.
(n.) A form of words in which an idea or sentiment is conveyed; a mode of speech; a phrase; as, a common expression; an odd expression.
(n.) The representation of any quantity by its appropriate characters or signs.
Typist: Shane
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Squeezing out, pressing out.[2]. Utterance, declaration, assertion.[3]. Phrase, terms, form of words, mode of speech.[4]. Aspect, look, appearance of the face.[5]. Lively representation, effective exhibition.
Typed by Lillian
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Countenance, look, indication, {[phrae % term]?}
ANT:Face, features, lineament, falsification, misstatement, solecism, enigma,suppression, Expulsion,[See EXPEL]
Checked by Annabelle
Examples
- Bois-Guilbert made an effort to suppress his rising scorn and indignation, the expression of which, he was well aware, would have little availed him. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- For the easy expression of public opinion in government is a clue to what services are needed and a test of their success. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- His mouth, around which many a dimple played, was large enough to add to that manliness of expression, for which he was so celebrated. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- The honest face, so full of grief, and with such an imploring expression of affection and sympathy, struck his master. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Her cordial look, when she put out her hand to him, softened his expression, but only with melancholy. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- He covered with his hand the upper part of his face, but did not conceal his mouth, where I saw hovering an expression I liked. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I see you were not,' said the stranger; an expression of quiet sarcasm playing about his mouth; 'or you have known my name. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Tarzan shook his head, and an expression of wistful and pathetic longing sobered his laughing eyes. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Sir Percival's delight and surprise appeared to be beyond all expression. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr. Bucket asks, conveying the expression of an artist into the turn of his eye and head. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The trembling hand may have said, with some expression, 'Think of me, think how I have worked, think of my many cares! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Truly, my dear,' said Mrs Lammle, with a rather singular expression crossing her face. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- How did the Expression Forlorn Hope Originate? Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- In modern times we should say that art is not merely imitation, but rather the expression of the ideal in forms of sense. Plato. The Republic.
- Handle it freely, was Grandfather's expression. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- How earnestly did she then wish that her former opinions had been more reasonable, her expressions more moderate! Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- His warm regard, his kind expressions, his confidential treatment, touched her strongly. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Expressions of incredulity and surprise, which he could not repress, interrupted me several times before I had done. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Every one knows what is meant and is implied by such metaphorical expressions; and they are almost necessary for brevity. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Perhaps you will consider whether there are any other strong expressions that you would like to bestow upon me? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Many of his expressions were still fresh in her memory. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I withdraw my expressions. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- These are his own expressions. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Habits as Expressions of Growth. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- I can remember some expressions which might justly make you hate me. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- She uses some odd expressions, but is as cordial and full of heart as sanity itself can be--more so than it often is. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- To her he soon turned, repeating much of what he had already said, with only a softened air and stronger expressions of regret. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- I should ask Mrs. Gradgrind's pardon for strong expressions, but that she knows very well I am not a refined character. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sir,' returned the lady, 'this is indeed not the first time that you have honoured me with similar expressions of your good opinion. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- My mind was still running on some of the expressions used. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Checker: Mollie