adverb Uncommon

expressly

ihk-SPREHS-lee

Expressly (adverb) means Clearly and specifically, leaving no room for doubt. Example: “The contract expressly forbids subletting the flat.”

adverb

Clearly and specifically, leaving no room for doubt.

"The contract expressly forbids subletting the flat."

"She was expressly told not to touch the paperwork."

How to use expressly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStated in a direct, unmistakable way — the opposite of merely implied.

Common pairings

expressly forbidden expressly stated expressly for

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Rhymes for expressly

aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly selflessly needlessly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “expressly” mean?

The word “expressly” means clearly and specifically, leaving no room for doubt. In plain terms, stated in a direct, unmistakable way — the opposite of merely implied.

How do you pronounce “expressly”?

“Expressly” is pronounced ihk-SPREHS-lee (/ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ in IPA).

How do you use “expressly” in a sentence?

Here is “expressly” used in a sentence: “The contract expressly forbids subletting the flat.”

What part of speech is “expressly”?

“Expressly” is an adverb.

Is “expressly” a common word?

“Expressly” is an uncommon word in modern English.