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Synonyms for well-expressed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ik-spres
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsprɛs

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Définition of well-expressed

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French espresser "press, squeeze out; speak one's mind" (Modern French exprimer), Medieval Latin expressare, frequentative of exprimere "represent, describe," literally "to press out" (source of Italian espresso; the sense evolution here is perhaps via an intermediary sense of something like "clay that takes under pressure takes the form of an image"), from ex- "out" (see ex-) + pressare "to press, push," from Latin premere (see press (v.1)). Related: Expressed; expresses; expressing.
  • As in facund : adj eloquent
  • As in eloquent : adj having a skillful way with words
Example sentences :
  • Nevertheless, his gratitude was well-expressed and patently sincere.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • A very bright, graceful, well-expressed note it proved to be.
  • Extract from : « Kitty's Conquest » by Charles King
  • Some natural and well-expressed reflections arise, in the course of this volume, on the lonely life of the settler.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 64, No. 393, July 1848 » by Various
  • George thought he had never heard such a clear-headed, well-expressed remark.
  • Extract from : « The Man Upstairs » by P. G. Wodehouse
  • Yet a fresh, well-expressed note of appreciation always pleased him.
  • Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine
  • Here was a well-expressed sentiment of which he must make mental and afterwards written note.
  • Extract from : « Basil Everman » by Elsie Singmaster
  • It was brief, well-bred, and well-expressed; had several good points, and was heard with immense applause.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No 409, November 1849 » by Various

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