Explicit synonyms

Forthright, absolute, candid, and direct are all synonyms for explicit. Vague, suggestive, and implicit are antonyms of explicit. And here are 47 another word for explicit.

Another word for explicit

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, and categorical are all synonyms for explicit.

2. unreserved

Candid, direct, forthright, frank, full-frontal, graphic, open, outspoken, plain-spoken, point-blank, straight from the shoulder, uncensored, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained, unrestricted, and no holds barred are all another word for explicit.

Explicit synonym statistics

Explicit synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, and 23 letters and 6 synonyms with 5 letters. 4 synonyms with 6, 7, and 12 letters and 9 synonyms with 8 letters.

5 synonyms with 10, and 11 letters. For a total of 44 another word for explicit.

Explicit sentences

The instructions were very explicit today.

She gave explicit directions to follow.

His message was clear and explicit.

The contract included explicit terms throughout.

Related Words for explicit

  1. Audacity
    • Synonyms: boldness, daring
    • Opposites: timidity, politeness
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Citizen
    • Synonyms: subject, national
    • Opposites: foreigner, alien
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Cliche
    • Synonyms: platitude, hackneyed phrase
    • Opposites: originality, novelty
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Exploitation
    • Synonyms: taking advantage, making use
    • Opposites: benevolence, altruism
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Accomplishment
    • Synonyms: achievement, act
    • Opposites: failure, setback
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. City
    • Synonyms: town, municipality
    • Opposites: village, countryside
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Malicious
    • Synonyms: spiteful, malevolent
    • Opposites: benevolent, kindhearted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Public
    • Synonyms: popular, general
    • Opposites: private, restricted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Expansion
    • Synonyms: growth, increase in size
    • Opposites: summary, abridgement
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Compliment
    • Synonyms: flattering remark, tribute
    • Opposites: insult, criticism
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Superficial
    • Synonyms: surface, exterior
    • Opposites: deep, thorough
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Criticism
    • Synonyms: censure, reproval
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. Insufficient
    • Synonyms: inadequate, not enough
    • Opposites: sufficient, adequate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Policy
    • Synonyms: plans, strategy
    • Opposites: anarchy, disorder
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Accomplished
    • Synonyms: expert, skilled
    • Opposites: unaccomplished, unsuccessful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Applicable
    • Synonyms: relevant, appropriate
    • Opposites: inappropriate, irrelevant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Expression
    • Synonyms: utterance, uttering
    • Opposites: silence, suppression
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Compliance
    • Synonyms: Adherence, obedience
    • Opposites: disobedience, defiance
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Discipline
    • Synonyms: control, regulation
    • Opposites: chaos, indiscipline
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Delicate
    • Synonyms: fine, exquisite
    • Opposites: crude, coarse
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Applied
    • Synonyms: Utilized, implemented
    • Opposites: removed, disregarded
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Suspicious
    • Synonyms: doubtful, unsure
    • Opposites: trustful, trusting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Expectation
    • Synonyms:  supposition, assumption
    • Opposites: surprise, uncertainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Implication
    • Synonyms: suggestion, inference
    • Opposites: explicit, statement
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Capacity
    • Synonyms: volume, cubic measure
    • Opposites: inability, limitation
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Excite
    • Synonyms: thrill, exhilarate
    • Opposites: bore, depress
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Explain
    • Synonyms: describe, give an explanation of
    • Opposites: confuse, obscure
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Explained
    • Synonyms: Clarified, described
    • Opposites: confused, "obscured
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Proficient
    • Synonyms: skilled, skilful
    • Opposites: inept, inexpert, incompetent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Expensive
    • Synonyms: costly, dear
    • Opposites: cheap, economical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Exposed
    • Synonyms: make vulnerable, make subject
    • Opposites: cover, protect from
    • Part of speech: verb
  32. Explanation
    • Synonyms: clarification, simplification
    • Opposites: clarification, confusion
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Unexpected
    • Synonyms: unforeseen, unanticipated
    • Opposites: expected, predictable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Sufficient
    • Synonyms: Adequate, enough
    • Opposites: insufficient, inadequate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Expertise
    • Synonyms: skill, skilfulness
    • Opposites: incompetence, ignorance
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Complicate
    • Synonyms: make (more) difficult, make complex
    • Opposites: simplify, clarify
    • Part of speech: verb
  37. Complicated
    • Synonyms: complex, intricate
    • Opposites: easy, simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Expert
    • Synonyms: specialist, authority
    • Opposites: inexpert, amateur
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Expect
    • Synonyms: anticipate, await
    • Opposites: disregard, doubt
    • Part of speech: verb
  40. Expected
    • Synonyms: Anticipated, predicted
    • Opposites: unexpected, unforeseen
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Experience
    • Synonyms: involvement in, participation in
    • Opposites: knowledge, ignorance
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Conflict
    • Synonyms: dispute, quarrel
    • Opposites: agreement, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Delicious
    • Synonyms: mouth-watering, appetizing
    • Opposites: inedible, unpalatable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Beneficial
    • Synonyms: advantageous, favourable
    • Opposites: disadvantageous, detrimental
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Electricity
    • Synonyms: Power, current
    • Opposites: non-conductive, deactivation
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Application
    • Synonyms: request, appeal
    • Opposites: misuse, mismanagement
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Efficient
    • Synonyms: well organized, methodical
    • Opposites: inefficient, disorganized
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Excited
    • Synonyms: thrilled, exhilarated
    • Opposites: indifferent, turned off
    • Part of speech: adjective