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explicit

/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/adjective3 syllables

Explicit means: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication.

Synonyms for explicit26

adjective, as in precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

expressed, declared, stated, definitive, unequivocal, express, graphic, hard-core, hardcore, definite, denotative, denotive, overt, open, univocal, unambiguous

adjective, as in in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

denotative, literal

also used for explicit

manifest, raunchy, clear, direct, monosemic, monosemous, patent, plain, specific

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Opposites of explicit

implicit

What does explicit mean?2

adjective

1

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication“explicit instructions”

2

in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with explicit?3

three syllables

implicitillicitcomplicit
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Explicit in a sentence

  • I gave you explicit instructions not to touch anything.CK
  • This site contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults only.corvard
  • It's very jarring to hear uncensored songs with explicit lyrics playing in stores.AnneWy
  • The following scene contains language of explicit nature.Amastan
  • Ziri's story contains explicit depictions of violence against animals.Amastan
  • Engaging in any form of physical contact without explicit permission is unacceptable.Nuel
  • In the English text, there are more explicit elements.unknown
  • He was explicit in his instruction.unknown

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