expression: meaning and words from its letters
10 letters · 19 letter points · starts with E · ends with N
Meaning of expression
noun
- countable, uncountable
The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
- countable, uncountable
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
- countable, uncountable
A colloquialism or idiom.
Example: The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.
- countable, uncountable
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
Example: They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression.
Listed forms: expressions.
Source: Wiktionary — expression.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for expression.
noun
the feelings expressed on a person's face
noun
expression without words
noun
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
- verbal expression
- verbalism
noun
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is expression in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of expression
E(1) + X(8) + P(3) + R(1) + E(1) + S(1) + S(1) + I(1) + O(1) + N(1) = 19 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of expression
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from expression
323 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in expression. Showing up to 24, longest first.