expressing

4 definitions • 10 examples

present participle of

to show a feeling, opinion, or fact:

Her eyes expressed deep sadness.

I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.

express how Words can't express how happy I am.

be expressed as These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.

to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way:

I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly.

Children often express themselves in painting.

He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.

We were raised to debate issues and not to be afraid to express ourselves.

Everyone she meets is impressed by the ease with which she expresses herself.

to send something somewhere very quickly:

be expressed to Your order will be expressed to you within 24 hours.