ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Expressly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Expressly is an adverb meaning In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

Meaning

In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

More Meanings

  1. Exclusively or specifically.

Example Sentences

No round of beef or tongue or ham is expressly cooked for me, […]
"No term or condition of this Public License will be waived and no failure to comply consented to unless expressly agreed to by the Licensor."
We were expressly permitted to use the building. See – here is the note from the manager clearly stating that we have permission to use the building.
"What do you think of this sentence, my dear Lizzy?" said Jane as she finished it. "Is it not clear enough? Does it not expressly declare that Caroline neither expects nor wishes me to be her sister; […]"

Synonyms for expressly

Depending on context, synonyms include explicitly, clearly, directly, downrightly, patently, plainly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include explicitly, explicit, distinctly, specifically, consciously, specially.

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