Synonyms for expressly
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Adverb
1. Explicitly — in an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner
explicitly, specifically, directly, clearly, unambiguously, unequivocally, plainly, patently, univocally, expressis verbis, downrightly dated
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- adv. 1
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
We were expressly permitted to use the building. See – here is the note from the manager clearly stating that we have permission to use the building.
Example sentences
- clearly She speaks clearly enough to be easily understood.
- directly Tom needs to hear the bad news directly from Mary.
- specifically I love to travel to Brazil, specifically to Bahía.
- explicitly Not everything is stated explicitly in this story.
- solely Algeria is almost solely relying on hydrocarbons.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| expressly | falling | |
| clearly | steady | |
| directly | steady | |
| specifically | steady | |
| explicitly | rising | |
| solely | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- solely3
- 7 letters
- clearly2, plainly2
- 8 letters
- directly3, patently3
- 10 letters
- explicitly4, positively4, univocally
- 11 letters
- downrightly
- 12 letters
- specifically4
- 13 letters
- unequivocally6, unambiguously6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (solely3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- expressément
- Italiano
- espressamente
- Español
- expresamente