expressly

adverb
UK: /ɪkˈspres.li/
US: /ɪkˈspres.li/

  1. In a clear and direct way; explicitly.

    1. I expressly told you not to touch it.
    2. The contract expressly forbids such actions without prior consent.

  2. For a particular purpose; specifically.

    1. This gift is expressly for you.
    2. The funds were expressly allocated for educational programs only.

Synonyms

explicitly specifically clearly definitely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expressly" in English means: In a clear and direct way; explicitly., For a particular purpose; specifically..

The phonetic transcription of "expressly" is /ɪkˈspres.li/ in British English and /ɪkˈspres.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expressly": explicitly, specifically, clearly, definitely.

Example usage of "expressly": "I expressly told you not to touch it.". More examples on the page.