expressly

expressly
Synonyms and related words:
absolutely, apparently, apprehensibly, articulately, as well, categorically, clearly, coherently, comprehensibly, concretely, dead, definitely, directly, discernibly, distinctly, especially, even, evidently, exactly, explicitly, faithfully, in all respects, in detail, in every respect, in particular, in plain English, in plain terms, in plain words, intelligibly, ipsissimis verbis, item by item, just, limpidly, literally, literatim, lucidly, manifestly, minutely, noticeably, observably, obviously, on purpose, palpably, particularly, patently, pellucidly, perceivably, perceptibly, perspicuously, plainly, plumb, point-blank, pointedly, positively, precisely, purposefully, purposely, right, rigidly, rigorously, separately, simply, singly, specially, specifically, square, squarely, straight, strictly, to be specific, to the letter, unambiguously, understandably, undeviatingly, unequivocally, unerringly, unmistakably, verbally, verbatim, verbatim et litteratim, visibly, word by word, word for word

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  • Expressly — Ex*press ly, adv. In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young. [1913 Webster] The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel. Ezek. i. 3. [1913 Webster] I am sent… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • expressly — ex·press·ly adv: in an express manner: in definite and distinct terms acceptance is expressly conditional Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. expressly …   Law dictionary

  • expressly — [adv1] purposely especially, exactly, in specie, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically; concept 556 expressly [adv2] definitely, unambiguously absolutely, categorically, clearly, decidedly, directly,… …   New thesaurus

  • expressly — late 14c., in detail, plainly, from EXPRESS (Cf. express) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning for the express purpose is c.1600 …   Etymology dictionary

  • expressly — [ek spres′lē, ikspres′lē] adv. 1. in a plain and definite way; explicitly 2. for the specific purpose; particularly …   English World dictionary

  • expressly — ex|press|ly [ıkˈspresli] adv formal 1.) if you say something expressly, you say it very clearly and firmly ▪ He was expressly forbidden to speak to the girl. 2.) deliberately or for a specific purpose ▪ The building is expressly designed to… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • expressly — adverb formal 1 if you say something expressly, you say it very clearly and firmly: I expressly forbade them to bring animals into the house. 2 deliberately: The building is expressly designed to conserve energy …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • expressly — adverb Date: 14th century 1. in an express manner ; explicitly < expressly rejected the proposal > 2. for the express purpose ; particularly, specifically < made expressly for me > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • expressly — /ik spres lee/, adv. 1. for the particular or specific purpose; specially: I came expressly to see you. 2. in an express manner; explicitly: I asked him expressly to stop talking. [1350 1400; ME; see EXPRESS, LY] * * * …   Universalium

  • expressly — ex|press|ly [ ık spresli ] adverb * 1. ) FORMAL in a way that is clear and definite: EXPLICITLY: The students were expressly forbidden to use the Internet for their research on this occasion. 2. ) for a particular purpose: SPECIFICALLY: She came… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • expressly — adverb 1) he was expressly forbidden to discuss the matter Syn: explicitly, clearly, directly, plainly, distinctly, unambiguously, unequivocally; absolutely; specifically, categorically, pointedly, emphatically 2) a machine expressly built for… …   Thesaurus of popular words

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