Their human countenance The express resemblance of
the gods. --Milton.
2. Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not
implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by
intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express
consent; an express statement.
I have express commandment. --Shak.
3. Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express;
sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special
speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used
adverbially.
A messenger sent express from the other world.
--Atterbury.
{Express color}. (Law) See the Note under {Color}, n., 8.
Syn: Explicit; clear; unambiguous. See {Explicit}.
All the fruits out of which drink is expressed.
--Bacon.
And th'idle breath all utterly expressed. --Spenser.
Halters and racks can not express from thee More
than by deeds. --B. Jonson.
2. To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or
likeness; to represent; to resemble.
Each skillful artist shall express thy form. --E.
Smith.
So kids and whelps their sires and dams express.
--Dryden.
3. To give a true impression of; to represent and make known;
to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an
opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by
language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
My words express my purpose. --Shak.
They expressed in their lives those excellent
doctrines of morality. --Addison.
4. To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what
is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to
appear; -- used reflexively.
Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation
against me, one evening. --Pope.
Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed
by their names. --Num. i. 17.
6. To send by express messenger; to forward by special
opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to
express a package.
Syn: To declare; utter; signify; testify; intimate.
The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on
earth. --Jer. Taylor.
2. A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a
regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system
for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or
parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers
or goods with speed and punctuality.
She charged him . . . to ask at the express if
anything came up from town. --E. E. Hale.
4. That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
[Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
{Express office}, an office where packages for an express are
received or delivered.