expression
act of showing thoughts or feelings
The act of showing what you think or feel using words, looks, art, or actions.
[someone]'s expression of [something]
- Her facial expression showed that she was surprised.
- Freedom of expression is a basic human right.
- Dance is a powerful form of artistic expression.
- His expression of gratitude was very moving.
- Her face had a happy expression.
- Freedom of expression is important.
- Painting is her way of expression.
- He gave an expression of thanks.
look on face showing emotion
The way someone's face looks that shows their feelings or thoughts.
an expression on [someone]'s face
- She had a worried expression on her face.
- His expression changed from happy to angry in seconds.
- I recognized the expression of fear in his eyes.
- She has a sad expression.
- His face has a big smile expression.
- I see a surprised expression on her face.
particular phrase or wording
A word or group of words that people use in a certain way to say something.
[a/an] [adjective] expression
- 'Break the ice' is a common English expression.
- I don't know that expression—what does it mean?
- She used an old-fashioned expression in her letter.
- It is a common expression in English.
- I like this funny expression.
- Do you know this English expression?
mathematical combination of symbols
Numbers and signs in math that show a value or idea.
- Simplify the algebraic expression before solving the problem.
- The teacher wrote a long mathematical expression on the board.
- That formula contains several expressions within it.
- This is a math expression.
- We can make a new math expression.
- Please write the math expression on the paper.
- Base: expression
- Plural: expression, expressions
freedom of expression
1right to express opinions freely
The right to say what you think and feel without being stopped by the government.
- Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
- Many activists fight for freedom of expression around the world.
self-expression
1expressing your own personality and ideas
Showing your own feelings and ideas in your own way.
- Art is a form of self-expression.
- Fashion can be a powerful tool for self-expression.
artistic expression
1showing ideas or feelings through art
The way a person shows their ideas or feelings through painting, music, dance, writing, or other arts.
- Painting is her favorite form of artistic expression.
- Graffiti can be a form of artistic expression.
- The festival celebrates many kinds of artistic expression.
- The workshop gives teenagers a space for artistic expression.
- Artistic expression is strongly protected in many countries.
facial expression
1Look on a face that shows feeling
The way someone’s face looks that shows how they feel or what they think.
- Her facial expression told me she was upset.
- Her facial expression changed from happy to worried in a second.
- You can read his mood from his facial expressions.
- His words were kind, but his facial expression was cold.
- Actors practice different facial expressions in front of a mirror.