self-expression

noun

self-ex·​pres·​sion ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 

: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits

self-expressive

ˌself-ik-ˈspre-siv 

adjective

Examples of self-expression in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Karina expressed excitement to inspire creativity and self-expression, aligning with her reputation as a prominent K-pop style icon. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The Aries Moon in your 5th House of Creativity squares Mercury in your 8th House of Shared Resources, so play, romance, or self-expression could bump against money, caregiving, or emotional expectations. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

Then comes the month’s biggest event, which is the total solar eclipse in Leo, kicking off a brand-new chapter around visibility, confidence, courage and self-expression. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Applying a rose perfume to my skin or putting on a shirt that has roses on it or growing roses in my garden—that’s a form of self-expression. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-expression

• decompression
• dispossession
• indiscretion
• intercession
• introgression
• nonaggression
• prepossession
• recompression
• repossession
• retrocession
• retrogression
• supersession

Kids Definition

self-expression

noun

self-ex·​pres·​sion

ˌsel-fik-ˈspresh-ən

: the expression of one's own personality