English dictionary

expressly

/I/k'spr/E/sl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

adv.all

Examples
She needs the money expressly for her patients.

Source: WordNet 3.0
In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written <i>expressly</i> for the young.

adverb

Source: webster1913