The word expressly is an adjective. EX: He expressly rejected the proposal. Sources: Webster dictionary
The verb express has adjective forms "express" and "expressive" which have the adverb forms expressly and expressively.
No, it is not. It is a noun form of the verb to express(to voice, reveal, or represent). It can also mean an expressive facial look. In colloquial terms, it can be a figurative statement or idiom (e.g. a slang expression).
Here are a couple.This pie is expressly for Fred's family.Murder is expressly forbidden.
Running in the library is expressly forbidden.
At the meeting, parents expressly stated their approval of students wearing school uniform.
The tenant lease expressly forbids leaving unregistered or inoperable vehicles on the property.
In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young.
* with specific intentions; for the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients" * in an expressive or explicit manner
I told the judge, "Yes, I expressly stated the robber was inept at opening the cash register."
The First Amendment is expressly stated in the Constitution.
A secret organization not expressly mentioned in mainstream.