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Expression , ex·pres·sion / ikˈspreshən/ • n. 1. the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings: she accepted his expressions of sympathy. ∎ the conveying… express , ex·press1 / ikˈspres/ • v. [tr.] 1. convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct: he expressed complete satisfaction. ∎ (express… breathy , breath·y / ˈbre[unvoicedth]ē/ • adj. (breath·i·er , breath·i·est ) producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exer… lament , la·ment / ləˈment/ • n. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow: a song full of lament and sorrow. ∎ a song, piece of music, or poem expressing su… Catchy , catch·y / ˈkachē; ˈkechē/ • adj. (catch·i·er , catch·i·est ) (of a tune or phrase) instantly appealing and memorable: a catchy recruiting slogan. DER… feeling , feel·ing / ˈfēling/ • n. 1. an emotional state or reaction: a feeling of joy. ∎ (feelings) the emotional side of someone's character; emotional respo…
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