expressly

[ ik-spres-lee ]
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adverb
  1. for the particular or specific purpose; specially: I came expressly to see you.

  2. in a clear, direct, or definite manner; explicitly: I asked him expressly to stop talking.

Origin of expressly

1
A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at express, -ly

Other words from expressly

  • un·ex·press·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for expressly

expressly

/ (ɪkˈsprɛslɪ) /


adverb
  1. for an express purpose; with specific intentions

  2. plainly, exactly, or unmistakably

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