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

Imagine an experience where each of these families, as well as nine other globally renowned vineyards, selected their best vintage expressly for you, creating a case of wine like no other. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025

Another invested in installing fences for livestock expressly to meet organic standards. —Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

That’s because addiction treatment facilities licensed by DHCS are expressly non-medical, despite the many online pitches from rehabs that suggest otherwise. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025

Still, pets were not expressly forbidden. —Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 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