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expressly Synonyms

Another word for expressly

Choosing another word for expressly depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
explicitly
specifically
Strong
clearly
plainly
unambiguously
distinctly
unequivocally
categorically
directly

• adverb (Context 2)

For a particular, dedicated purpose or intention; specially.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
specifically
specially
Strong
purposely
intentionally
deliberately
particularly
on purpose
exclusively

Opposites of expressly

The opposite of expressly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

implicitly
tacitly
accidentally
inadvertently
unintentionally
incidentally
indirectly
vaguely
See all opposites of expressly

• Nearby Words

expressive
expressively
expressiveness
expressly
expressway
expulsion
expunger

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