Forthright, absolute, candid, and direct are all synonyms for explicit. Vague, suggestive, and implicit are these antonyms of explicit. And here are another 47 synonyms for explicit.
Explicit Synonyms
1. plain
- Absolute
- Blunt
- Clear-cut
- Clear
- Clearly expressed
- Comprehensive
- Crystal clear
- Definite
- Detailed
- Direct
- Distinct
- Easily understandable
- Emphatic
- Exact
- Exhaustive
- Express
- Manifest
- Minute
- Obvious
- Overt
- Plain
- Positive
- Precise
- Specific
- Straightforward
- Unambiguous
- Unequivocal
- Unmistakable
- Categorical
2. unreserved
- Candid
- Direct
- Forthright
- Frank
- Full-frontal
- Graphic
- Open
- Outspoken
- Plain-spoken
- Point-blank
- Straight from the shoulder
- Uncensored
- Uninhibited
- Unreserved
- Unrestrained
- Unrestricted
- No holds barred