expressly
/ɪkˈsprɛsli
/ /ɛkˈsprɛsli/adverb
1Explicitly; clearly: she was expressly forbidden to use the stove...
- Large quantities of alcohol, including kegs, beer balls, etc. are expressly prohibited.
- In contrast, the Florida Constitution spells the point out expressly.
- Lord Fraser of Tullybelton delivered a concurring speech without expressly addressing future conduct.
Synonyms
explicitly, clearly, directly, plainly, distinctly, unambiguously, unequivocally, unmistakably, obviously, absolutely;
precisely, specifically, straightforwardly, certainly, categorically, positively, conclusively, pointedly, markedly, exactly, manifestly, patently, emphatically
solely, specifically, particularly, specially, especially, singularly, exclusively, purposefully, just, only, explicitly, with something/someone in mind
1.1For a specific purpose; solely: the house was expressly built for entertaining...
- The CPA was established by the National Science Foundation expressly to study dark matter.
- There are many homes in the national park area which were built expressly to house farm workers.
- Two new posts were created expressly for supporters of Ashour.