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

IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026

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. —Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

His body sat there for three weeks and was then cremated — a fate Celina Gonzalez told the jury was expressly against her husband’s wishes. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

The Fair Labor Standards Act expressly prohibits employers, including managers and supervisors, from keeping employees’ tips. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for expressly

• pressly

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