1. Precisely and clearly communicated or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
   "expressed instructions";
   - explicit
    
2. Communicated in words
   "frequently expressed sentiments";
   - uttered, verbalized, verbalised [Brit], voiced

1. Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
   "She expressed her anger";
   - verbalize, verbalise [Brit], utter, give tongue to
    
2. Make evident or clear
   "She expressed her disappointment";
   - show, evince [formal]
    
3. Serve as a means for expressing something
   "The painting of Mary expresses motherly love";
   - carry, convey
    
4. Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
   "Can you express this distance in kilometres?";
   - state
    
5. Send by rapid transport or special messenger service
   "She expressed the letter to Florida"
    
6. Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
   "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
    
7. Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
   "Italians express coffee rather than filter it";
   - press out, extract

See also: declared, definite, definitive, denotative, denotive, explicitness, express, graphic, hardcore, hard-core, open, overt, spoken, stated, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal

Type of: acquire, actualise [Brit], actualize, communicate, convey, denote, get, intercommunicate, mail, post [Brit], realise [Brit], realize, refer, send, substantiate

Encyclopedia: Expressed