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ex·press·ly
(ĭk-sprĕs′lē)adv.
1. In an express or a definite manner; explicitly: I expressly ordered the visitor to leave.
2. Especially; particularly: tools designed expressly for left-handed workers.
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expressly
(ɪkˈsprɛslɪ)adv
1. for an express purpose; with specific intentions
2. plainly, exactly, or unmistakably
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ex•press•ly
(ɪkˈsprɛs li)adv.
1. specially: I came expressly to see you.
2. explicitly.
[1350–1400]
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Adv. | 1. | expressly - with specific intentions; for the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients" |
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expressly
adverb
1. explicitly, clearly, plainly, absolutely, positively, definitely, outright, manifestly, distinctly, decidedly, categorically, pointedly, unequivocally, unmistakably, in no uncertain terms, unambiguously He had expressly forbidden her to go out on her own.
2. specifically, specially, especially, particularly, purposely, exclusively, precisely, solely, exactly, deliberately, intentionally, on purpose Bleasdale had written the role expressly for this actor.
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expressly
[ɪksˈpreslɪ] ADV1. (= explicitly) [state, inform, deny, forbid] → explícitamente, claramente; [instruct] → expresamente
2. (= specially) → expresamente, especialmente
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expressly
[ɪkˈsprɛsli] adv (= explicitly) [forbid] → expressémentexpress mail n (British) (= system) → courrier m exprèsexpress train n → rapide m
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expressly
adv
(= explicitly) forbid, state, exclude, allow → ausdrücklich; not expressly illegal → nicht ausdrücklich verboten
(= specifically) design, write, make → speziell; he did it expressly to annoy me (= intentionally) → er hat es absichtlich or bewusst getan, um mich zu ärgern
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express
(ikˈspres) verb1. to put into words. He expressed his ideas very clearly.
2. (with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words. You haven't expressed yourself clearly.
3. to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc. She nodded to express her agreement.
4. to send by fast (postal) delivery. Will you express this letter, please?
adjective1. travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast. an express train; express delivery.
2. clearly stated. You have disobeyed my express wishes.
adverb by express train or fast delivery service. Send your letter express.
noun1. an express train. the London to Cardiff express.
2. the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly. The parcel was sent by express.
exˈpressly adverb in clear, definite words. I expressly forbade you to do that.
exˈpression (-ʃən) noun1. a look on one's face that shows one's feelings. He always has a bored expression on his face.
2. a word or phrase. `Dough' is a slang expression for `money`.
3. (a) showing of thoughts or feelings by words, actions etc. This poem is an expression of his grief.
4. the showing of feeling when eg reciting, reading aloud or playing a musical instrument. Put more expression into your playing!
exˈpressionless adjective (of a face or voice) showing no feeling. a cold, expressionless tone.
exˈpressive (-siv) adjective showing meaning or feeling clearly. She has an expressive look on her face.
exˈpressiveness nounexˈpressively adverb
exˈpressway noun
a divided highway; a motorway.
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