Expressly and Plainly

Expressly

Expressly adverb - With specific intentions; for the express purpose.
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Synonyms for Expressly

Plainly is a synonym for expressly in explicitly topic. In some cases you can use "Plainly" instead an adverb "Expressly", when it comes to topics like definitely, clearly, obviously.

Plainly

Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Expressly is a synonym for plainly in clearly topic. You can use "Expressly" instead an adverb "Plainly", if it concerns topics such as obviously.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness
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