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Expressly is defined as in a very clear way.

(adverb)

An example of expressly is a woman telling a man that she's absolutely, under no circumstances interested in him.

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See expressly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

  1. in a plain and definite way; explicitly
  2. for the specific purpose; particularly

See expressly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. In an express or a definite manner; explicitly: I expressly ordered the visitor to leave.
  2. Especially; particularly: tools designed expressly for left-handed workers.

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