CEFR B1

expressions

noun

Meaning

Ways of showing feelings or thoughts through your face, words, or actions.

Examples

He had a look of surprise on his face, but his words conveyed no emotion.
Her angry expressions made it clear she was not happy with the situation.

Synonyms: looks, utterances, demonstrations, manifestations

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expressions (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspreʃənz/

Definition

Ways of showing feelings or thoughts through your face, words, or actions.

Examples

He had a look of surprise on his face, but his words conveyed no emotion.
Her angry expressions made it clear she was not happy with the situation.
The actor used exaggerated expressions to convey the character's despair.

How to Use expressions

expressions of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being expressed. — "He showed his gratitude through expressions of thanks."
range of expressions (collocation): A variety of different ways of showing feelings or thoughts. — "The comedian used a wide range of expressions to make people laugh."

Synonyms of expressions

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Antonyms of expressions

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