Definition of expression

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Expression (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..

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Sneer :: Sneer (v. i.) To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression..
Develop :: Develop (v. t.) To change the form of, as of an algebraic expression, by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value..
Physiognomy :: Physiognomy (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character..
Rejoicing :: Rejoicing (n.) The expression of joy or gladness.
Languish :: Languish (v. i.) To assume an expression of weariness or tender grief, appealing for sympathy..
Look :: Look (n.) Expression of the eyes and face; manner; as, a proud or defiant look..
Eh :: Eh (interj.) An expression of inquiry or slight surprise.
Locution :: Locution (n.) Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.
Inexpressive :: Inexpressive (a.) Without expression or meaning; not expressive; dull; unintelligent; as, an inexpressive countenance..
Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To use florid language; to indulge in rhetorical figures and lofty expressions; to be flowery.
Litotes :: Litotes (n.) A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city..
Averted :: Averted (a.) Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious..
Colloquialism :: Colloquialism (n.) A colloquial expression, not employed in formal discourse or writing..
Doubtful :: Doubtful (a.) Characterized by ambiguity; dubious; as, a doubtful expression; a doubtful phrase..
Sentiment :: Sentiment (a.) A sentence, or passage, considered as the expression of a thought; a maxim; a saying; a toast..
Verbalism :: Verbalism (n.) Something expressed verbally; a verbal remark or expression.
Frown :: Frown (n.) Any expression of displeasure; as, the frowns of Providence; the frowns of Fortune..
Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human..
Laconism :: Laconism (n.) A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style..
Quadrature :: Quadrature (a.) The act of squaring; the finding of a square having the same area as some given curvilinear figure; as, the quadrature of a circle; the operation of finding an expression for the area of a figure bounded wholly or in part by a curved line, as by a curve, two ordinates, and the axis of abscissas..
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