expressly
pronunciation
How to pronounce expressly in British English:
UK [ɪkˈspresli]
How to pronounce expressly in American English:
US [ɪkˈsprɛslɪ]
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- Adverb:
- for the express purpose
- in an explicit manner
Word Origin
- expressly (adv.)
- late 14c., "in detail, plainly," from express (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "for the express purpose" is c. 1600.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Eg. I told you expressly toreport tome everyday .
- 2. Expressly food co. , ltd. in chongqing .
- 3. This street was dark and narrow and seemed made expressly for him .
- 4. All rights not expressly granted by licensor are hereby reserved .
- 5. He expressly pointed out the mistake .