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