Express, adj., 1) given in direct terms, not left to inference: “an e. command,” Meas. IV, 2, 176. Wint. II, 2, 8. H6A I, 3, 20. “charge,” H5 III, 6, 114. “and bid me tell my tale in e. words,” John IV, 2, 234 (cf. App. I, 1). “let me have your e. opinions,” H6A I, 4, 64.
2) expressive, significative: “in form and moving how e. and admirable,” Hml. II, 2, 317.