English Synonym Finder

explicit

Definitions

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Describing or depicting sexual activity in a graphic or overt way.

Fully developed or formulated; leaving nothing merely implied.

Examples

The teacher gave explicit instructions on how to complete the assignment.

The contract contained an explicit clause regarding the termination of the agreement.

The movie was rated R due to its explicit language and violent scenes.

Synonyms

clear precise definite direct plain candid unambiguous

Antonyms

vague implicit ambiguous obscure fuzzy indefinite veiled