opinion /əˈpɪn.jən/noun 6verb 1forms 3phrases 2 noun6 •a view that a person has formed about someone or something, not always based on factsI would like to know your opinions on the new filing system.In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate. •The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.I haue bought / Golden Opinions from all sorts of people, […] — 1606 •The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted. •A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible. •(no longer used) Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.Thou hast redeemed thy lost opinion, […] — 1597 •(no longer used) Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness. verb1 •(no longer used) To have or express as an opinion.But if (as some opinion) King Ahasuerus were Artaxerxes Mnemon[…], our magnified Cyrus was his second Brother […] — 1658 formsopinioned · opinioning · opinions Phrases with opinion court of public opinionThe news media and the public at large, seen as being able to deliver a judgement on someone in the manner of a judge. horseback opinionAn opinion given without thorough consideration or a firm basis, often used in a casual or speculative way.