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expressly

expressly

33 4.4
In a way that is for a clear, specific purpose
  • adverb
  • /ɪkˈsprɛsli/
translation icon : expresamente
  • The rules expressly state that all participants must wear a helmet.
  • expressly stated
  • expressly prohibited
  • expressly provided

You have to understand these are people that are expressly, expressly going out of their way to hurt you.

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Examples

  • The guys upstairs expressly asked me to ask you two not to mess it up.

  • The Party bulletin expressly states--

  • Is this a positive thing to have art which is expressly left or right?

  • You have to understand these are people that are expressly, expressly going out of their way to hurt you.

  • You are expressly refused permission to leave the ship.

  • And I have come up to town expressly to propose to her.

  • Because when you report for jury duty in America, they make you watch a video that expressly tells you what you should and shouldn't do.

  • She expressly told him to stay in Ireland.

  • Here is a cheap set of watercolors that I bought expressly for my cheap art supply video series.

  • He came by early this morning expressly to accompany me to the Senate.

Synonyms

obviously
vsexpressly
1.0

In a way that is easy to see or understand

is used to state something for a particular purpose rather than merely noting clarity
clearly
vsexpressly
1.0

In a way that leaves no doubt

adds the idea of specific purpose beyond general clarity
explicitly
vsexpressly
146 3.9

A person uses clear, direct words so there is no doubt

is used when saying something for a particular purpose rather than only for clarity
plainly
vsexpressly
68 1.8

In a clear and obvious way that is easy to understand

often implies saying something for a particular purpose rather than just simplicity
emphatically
vsexpressly
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

emphasizes purposefulness rather than simply forceful delivery
unequivocally
vsexpressly
  • Formal
37 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

adds specific intent or purpose beyond simply removing doubt
outright
vsexpressly
36 4.3

Directly and openly, without hiding or delay

is used when saying something for a particular purpose, not just openness
categorically
vsexpressly
35 6.5

In a clear, certain way without any doubt

is used when making a statement for a particular purpose rather than absolute denial
pointedly
vsexpressly
21 5.5

In a way that shows something clearly on purpose

focuses on saying something for a particular purpose rather than only on making a point
unmistakably
vsexpressly
13 4.1

In a very clear way that people cannot mistake

focuses on saying something for a particular purpose rather than mere clarity
manifestly
vsexpressly
  • Formal
9 5.6

In a way that is very clear to everyone

is used to express something for a particular purpose rather than only obviousness
unambiguously
vsexpressly
9 5.5

Clearly so people understand it in only one way

adds the idea of a particular purpose beyond single interpretation
declaratively
vsexpressly
1 6.3

In a clear, firm way that says facts or shows what you want

is used to express something for a specific purpose rather than to state facts
outrightly
vsexpressly
6.0

In a complete and direct way, without any doubt

is used to serve a specific purpose rather than only being direct

Antonyms

41 5.6

In a way that is understood without being directly said

3 6.7

In a way that can have more than one meaning

How Clear

unequivocally
  • Formal
37 6.9
explicitly
146 3.9
expressly
33 4.4
clearly
881 1.0
unclearly
1 4.4
vaguely
115 3.9

Surface Forms

expressly positive

Morphology

expressly = express (transparent) = express + ly

A straightforward adverb formed from the adjective 'express' with the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word expressly comes from express, made of ex- 'out' and press 'to push'. Think of 'pushing out' a clear message, so it means 'clearly' or 'for a particular purpose'.