Synonyms for

Explicitly

Verb / ɪˈksplɪsʌtli: / Another word for explicitly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Synonyms & similar words

implicitly clearly precisely unequivocally definitely distinctly plainly categorically unmistakably emphatically unequivocal outspokenly forthrightly frankly bluntly directly candidly openly unreservedly overtly transparently

Synonyms by register

Formal

manifestly clearly distinctly unequivocally

Informal

plainly obviously straightforwardly blatantly

Literary

patent palpable evident

Antonyms

implicitly vaguely obscurely unclearly ambiguously indirectly

Common collocations

  • explicitly stated
  • explicitly mentioned
  • explicitly defined
  • explicitly stated that
  • explicitly told him
  • explicitly ask for
  • explicitly agree to

Word family

noun explicitness
verb explicate
adjective explicit

Usage note

Used to emphasize that something is stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt or confusion. Avoid using when a more subtle or implied meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher explicitly explained the instructions for the assignment.
  2. The contract explicitly states the terms and conditions of the agreement.
  3. The coach explicitly told the players what they needed to improve upon.
  4. The recipe explicitly lists all of the ingredients and measurements.
  5. The directions to the party were explicitly written on the invitation.

Quotes

  • 'I never want to be explicit. I always want to be subtle.' - Dakota Johnson
  • 'When you're writing about people that are not like you, you have to be very explicit about what their experience is.' - Tayari Jones
  • 'I'm just really drawn to being explicit about things that we don't usually talk about.' - Esmé Weijun Wang

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