Expressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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expressed

 

[ ɪkˈsprɛst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in feelings or opinions

clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated.

Synonyms

articulated, communicated, stated, voiced

Examples of usage

  • He has expressed a desire to meet you.
  • She expressed her concerns about the project.
  • The data clearly expressed a downward trend in sales.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a physical form

communicated or revealed in physical form.

Synonyms

displayed, manifested, revealed, shown

Examples of usage

  • The artist's emotions were expressed through his paintings.
  • Her love for nature was expressed in her garden design.
  • The brand's identity was expressed through its logo and packaging.
Context #3 | Verb

to convey a thought or feeling

convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

Synonyms

articulate, communicate, convey, reveal

Examples of usage

  • She expressed her gratitude with a warm smile.
  • He expressed his anger by slamming the door.
  • The poem expresses the poet's deepest emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "expressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressou

🇮🇳 प्रकट किया

🇩🇪 ausgedrückt

🇮🇩 dinyatakan

🇺🇦 виражений

🇵🇱 wyrażony

🇯🇵 表現された

🇫🇷 exprimé

🇪🇸 expresado

🇹🇷 ifade edilen

🇰🇷 표현된

🇸🇦 مُعَبَّر عنه

🇨🇿 vyjádřený

🇸🇰 vyjadrený

🇨🇳 表达的

🇸🇮 izražen

🇮🇸 tjáður

🇰🇿 білдірілген

🇬🇪 გამოხატული

🇦🇿 ifadə edilən

🇲🇽 expresado

Etymology

The word 'expressed' comes from the verb 'express,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'expressus,' past participle of 'exprimere,' from 'ex-' (out) + 'primere' (to press). Over time, 'express' evolved to include various meanings related to conveying thoughts, feelings, or physical forms.

See also: expressible, expressing, expression, expressions, expressive, expressively, expressiveness, expressway, unexpressed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,013, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.