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

The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, and Play, making self-expression easier to share and share well. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

The change could encourage more self-expression and individuality online and offline. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Loving Venus sits in your 7th House of Partnership, facing nebulous Neptune across your 1st House of Identity, so connection needs kindness while self-expression needs steadiness. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Teens are notorious for experimenting with everything from hairstyles to clothing in the name of self-expression. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 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