expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē 

1

: in an express manner : explicitly

expressly rejected the proposal

2

: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically

made expressly for me

Examples of expressly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Capital One proceedings demonstrate how difficult that argument may be when a banking contract expressly provides broad termination rights. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, said that the Missouri Constitution does not expressly give voters the right to hold a referendum on congressional redistricting. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

The White House press corps is not normally allowed at Camp David unless expressly invited to cover, unlike the White House, where journalists usually camp out. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

The statute does not expressly address how its notice requirements apply in that circumstance. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for expressly

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Kids Definition

expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly ik-ˈspres-lē 

1

: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly

was expressly forbidden to smoke

2

: for the express purpose : especially

came expressly to congratulate her

Legal Definition

expressly

adverb

ex·​press·​ly

: in an express manner : in definite and distinct terms

acceptance is expressly conditional