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expressly Antonyms

Opposite of expressly

Because the opposite of expressly shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a direct, clear, and unmistakable manner; explicitly and unambiguously.

Usage Example

"The lease agreement implicitly forbids tenants from subletting the apartment without written consent."

Strongest
implicitly
tacitly
Strong
indirectly
vaguely
ambiguously
obscurely

• adverb (Context 2)

For a particular, dedicated purpose or intention; specially.

Usage Example

"This software program was designed accidentally to help small businesses manage their inventory."

Strongest
accidentally
Strong
inadvertently
unintentionally
incidentally
by chance
haphazardly

Similar words to expressly

Words similar to expressly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

explicitly
specifically
specially
clearly
purposely
plainly
intentionally
deliberately
See all synonyms of expressly

• Nearby Words

expressive
expressively
expressiveness
expressly
expressway
expulsion
expunger

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Expressly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/expressly
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