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

Since Trump expressly ruled out changes to Medicare, which provides health care coverage for the elderly, focus turned then to Medicaid. —Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 22 May 2025

Notably, a bankruptcy forbearance is listed as a qualifying forbearance in the department’s court filing, but it is expressly listed as non-qualifying on the department’s PSLF Buyback website. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

While it's not expressly intended to be an ergonomic mouse, the MX Master 3S does offer supreme comfort. —PC Magazine, 19 May 2025

Was this show designed in a lab expressly for my viewing pleasure? —Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 May 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