explicit | Definition of explicit

Synonyms and Antonyms of explicit

so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning

explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency

Synonyms of explicit

clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal

Words Related to explicit

avowed, declared, specified, stated

categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full

certain, sure, unmistakable

clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined

direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward

comprehensible, intelligible, understandable

Near Antonyms of explicit

cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear

imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact

incomprehensible, unintelligible

Antonyms of explicit

implicit, implied, inferred

ambiguous, circuitous

equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague