Expression
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of making thoughts, feelings, or ideas known through words, art, behaviour, or facial features. A particular word, phrase, or form of words used to convey meaning.
“The artist's work was a powerful expression of her experiences during wartime.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/
Syllables
ex·pres·sion
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Wordle
Contains three S's, three E's, and common -SION ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 20 points; the X (8 pts) provides excellent value in this common word
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