Synonyms & related words for expressly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of expressly — including explicitly, specifically, unambiguously, purposely, plainly, purposefully. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to expressly

Explore words related to expressly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impliedly, designedly, advisedly, implicitly, intentionally, knowingly, solely, overtly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for expressly

Common synonyms for expressly include explicitly, specifically, unambiguously, purposely, plainly, purposefully, unequivocally, clearly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does expressly come from?

The word expressly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root press-, from Latin premo (“press”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.