Words Like EXPLICIT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPLICIT.

11 Alternative Words Similar to explicit

1 Expressed Adjective      Synonym Words Like Expressed
2 Denotative Adjective      Synonym Words Like Denotative
3 Definite Adjective      Related Words Like Definite
4 Denotive Adjective      Related Words Like Denotive
5 Open Adjective      Related Words Like Open
6 Overt Adjective      Related Words Like Overt
7 Unambiguous Adjective      Related Words Like Unambiguous
8 Express Adjective      Similar Words Like Express
9 Graphic Adjective      Similar Words Like Graphic
10 Clear Adjective      Synonym Words Like Clear
11 Outspoken Adjective      Synonym Words Like Outspoken

4 examples of explicit

1 an explicit declaration
2 he was earnest and explicit in his statement
3 explicit sexual scenes
4 she made her wishes explicit

10 definitions of explicit

1 A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
2 Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal. Opposite of implicit.
3 Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons.
4 precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
5 in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
6 Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied.
7 Fully and clearly defined or formulated: "generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit” ( Frederick Turner).
8 Forthright and unreserved in expression: They were explicit in their criticism.
9 Readily observable: an explicit sign of trouble.
10 Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.
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