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ex·press·ly

expressly

 
pronunciation:
ihk spres li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in an explicit manner.
I expressly requested two single rooms, but you've given us a double.
synonyms:
clearly, distinctly, explicitly, unequivocally
similar words:
bluntly, frankly, plainly
definition 2: specifically.
That is expressly the reason that you will fail.The warm pool was purchased expressly for physical therapy.
synonyms:
precisely, specifically
similar words:
certainly, especially, particularly, specially