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What is another word for Expression? – 177 Expression Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    statement declaration utterance remark comment observation pronouncement assertion announcement proclamation avowal confession acknowledgment admission expressionism manifestation demonstration display show exhibition presentation representation articulation formulation wording phraseology locution phrase idiom saying maxim aphorism adage proverb saying dictum motto slogan catchword catchphrase byword cliche platitude truism commonplace banality bromide expressionism expressiveness eloquence rhetoric oratory elocution diction parlance vocabulary terminology lexicon phrasebook thesaurus dictionary

    Meaning of Expression

    The primary meaning of the word "expression" refers to the process of conveying or representing a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or art.

    Definitions

    • The process of conveying or representing a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or art
    • * A word, phrase, or sentence that conveys a particular meaning or idea
    • * A mathematical or logical statement, especially one that can be evaluated or solved
    • * A person's face or facial features, especially when regarded as conveying their mood or emotions

    Etymology of Expression

    The word "expression" originated from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "pressare" (to press), which combined to form "expressio" (a pressing out), and later "expressionem" (a putting forth or uttering)
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to the act of conveying or representing thoughts, feelings, or ideas

    Example Uses

    • Her expression changed from happy to sad when she heard the news
    • * The artist's use of color and light was a powerful expression of her emotions
    • * The mathematical expression can be simplified by factoring out the common term
    • * The company's mission statement is an expression of its values and goals

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    suppression concealment restraint inhibition repression silence secrecy evasion ambiguity obscurity vagueness uncertainty doubt confusion misinterpretation misrepresentation distortion falsification deception concealment silence muteness dumbness inexpressiveness inarticulateness tongue-tiedness uncommunicativeness

    Related Nouns

    phrase sentence statement declaration utterance remark comment observation pronouncement assertion announcement proclamation avowal confession acknowledgment admission expressionism manifestation demonstration display show exhibition presentation representation articulation formulation wording phraseology locution phrase idiom saying maxim aphorism adage proverb

    Related Verbs

    express convey represent articulate formulate word phrase say speak utter declare announce proclaim avow confess acknowledge admit manifest demonstrate display show exhibit present represent articulate formulate

    Related Adjectives

    expressive eloquent rhetorical oratorical eloquent articulate voluble fluent garrulous loquacious talkative verbose effusive expansive demonstrative emotional passionate fervent ardent enthusiastic vivid lively animated dramatic theatrical histrionic melodramatic