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

Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

What Campos loved was the show, the spectacle, the opportunity for self-expression. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

The PhotoVogue exhibition features a diverse range of themes, from self-expression, family memories, bodily experience, local culture to identity. — Photovogue, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Androgynous haircuts focus on self-expression, individuality, and fluidity rather than traditional labels. — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 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