explicit

/ɛksˈplɪsɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

clearly and directly expressed or described; leaving nothing to the imagination

“The film’s explicit content made it unsuitable for children.”

2. noun

a person or thing that clearly and directly expresses or describes something

“The explicit of the film’s warning labels were a turn-off for some viewers.”

3. verb

to make something clearly and directly expressed or described

“The artist chose to explicitly convey the message of her painting.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • direct
  • open
  • overt

Antonyms

  • covert
  • implicit
  • implied
  • oblique