expression

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
  2. noun expression without words
  3. noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French expression, from Late Latin expressiō, expressiōnem (“a pressing out”). Morphologically express + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

look, aspect, facial expression, face

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