Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clearly and directly stated or communicated: Refers to something that is conveyed in a precise, unambiguous manner, leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.
   • Made known or shown in words or actions: Describes thoughts, feelings, or information that have been articulated or demonstrated outwardly.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She gave her expressed consent before the procedure began. (Her permission was clearly and directly stated.)
  • The contract contains an expressed warranty regarding the product's durability. (The warranty is explicitly written in the contract.)
  • His expressed desire was to travel the world. (He communicated this wish openly.)

Advanced Usage

• "expressed in writing": formally communicated through a written document.
  • The terms must be expressed in writing to be legally binding.
• "expressed intention": a purpose or plan that has been clearly stated.
  • Despite his expressed intention to resign, he decided to stay.

Variants and Related Words

• Express (verb): To convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures and conduct.
  • He found it hard to express his gratitude.
• Expression (noun): The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings; a word or phrase.
  • Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.
• Expressive (adjective): Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
  • She has a very expressive face.

Synonyms

• Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
• Stated: Declared or set forth, especially in writing.
• Declared: Openly or formally announced or stated.
• Articulated: Expressed fluently and coherently.

Related Phrases

• Expressly stated: Said or written for a specific or explicit purpose.
  • The rule was expressly stated in the handbook.
• Expressly prohibited: Clearly and specifically forbidden.
  • Smoking is expressly prohibited in this area.

Related Idioms

• To give voice to: To express a feeling or opinion.
  • The article gave voice to the community's frustrations. (This idiom relates to the act of expressing something.)

Adjective

1. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
   • explicit instructions
   • she made her wishes explicit
   • explicit sexual scenes
2. communicated in words
   • frequently uttered sentiments