Definition Dictionary

A concise statement expressing a general observation or principle.

Confident and direct in expressing a position or acting on it.

Expressing the needed information in few words.

One word family: also includes conciseness.

Expressing or involving claims that oppose one another and cannot both hold in the same sense.

Expressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.

Expressing disrespect or a low opinion of someone or something.

Expressing feelings with great enthusiasm and little restraint.

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Expressing ideas or feelings fluently and persuasively.

An urgent need or demanding circumstance requiring action.

Open, sincere, and direct in expressing what one thinks.

Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.

One word family: also includes insincerity.

Extremely angry or expressing strong anger.

Expressing a meaning different from the literal words, or involving a striking contrast with expectation.

A lyrical poem expressing elevated praise or serious reflection.

Expressing opinions openly and directly.

Seeming contradictory or contrary to expectation, sometimes while expressing a valid insight.

Expressing disapproval or contempt.

Pompous and dogmatic in expressing an opinion.

Restrained in expressing feelings or in speaking and acting around others.

Cutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.

Expressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.

Words, actions, or a gift expressing respect, gratitude, or admiration.

Openly and readily expressing opinions or feelings.