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

Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will. —Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025

User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. —Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

However, Ellen is at Beltane expressly to strengthen her relationship with her betrothed, Malcolm Grant. —EW.com, 30 Aug. 2025

Student Loan Forgiveness Remains Suspended Under IBR There is no disagreement that student loan forgiveness under IBR is legal and was expressly authorized by Congress. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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