expressly Definition

express
verb expresses, expressed, expressing

1. To put something into words.

Thesaurus: declare, tell, state, say, speak, voice, verbalize, put into words.
2. To indicate or represent something with looks, actions, symbols, etc.
3. To show or reveal.
4. To press or squeeze out something.
5. To send something by fast delivery service.

adj

1. Said of a train, etc: travelling especially fast, with few stops.

Thesaurus: non-stop, direct, fast, rapid, swift, quick, high-speed.
2. Belonging or referring to, or sent by, a fast delivery service.
3. Clearly stated or indicated.

Example: his express wish
Example: with the express purpose of insulting him
Thesaurus: explicit, specific, exact, definite, clear, precise; Antonym: vague.

noun expresses

1. An express train.
2. An express delivery service.

adverb

1. By express delivery service.

Derivative: expressible
adj

Derivative: expressly

Clearly and definitely.
Thesaurus: explicitly, unequivocally, definitely, absolutely, categorically, distinctly, pointedly.

Particularly or specifically.
Thesaurus: particularly, specifically, especially, precisely, exactly, distinctly.

Idiom: express oneself

To put one's thoughts into words.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin exprimere, expressum to press out.

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