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Expressly vs Obviously - What's the difference?

expressly | obviously |

As adverbs the difference between expressly and obviously

is that expressly is in an expressive or explicit manner while obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent.

expressly

English

Adverb

(head)
  • In an expressive or explicit manner.
    • We were expressly permitted to use the building.

    obviously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=8 citation , passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.}}

    Synonyms

    * (in an obvious manner) apparently, clearly, evidently, manifestly