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expressly Meaning & Definition

/ɪkˈspɹɛsli/

What Does Expressly Mean?

As an adverb, expressly means In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner. It is also used to mean Exclusively or specifically.

Quick Facts About Expressly

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation//ɪkˈspɹɛsli//
Syllables1
Synonymsexplicitly, with specific intentions and expressis verbis

Expressly Definition (Adverb)

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

    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.

  2. Exclusively or specifically.

Adverb

  1. In an express or explicit manner.

    We were expressly permitted to use the building.

Synonyms of Expressly

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Antonyms of Expressly

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Expressly in a Sentence

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.

We were expressly permitted to use the building.

Word Forms & Grammar

expressly (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Expressly

Origin of Expressly

From express + -ly.

How Do You Say Expressly?

The standard pronunciation of expressly is //ɪkˈspɹɛsli//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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