explicit
adjective
1. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
- explicit instructions
- she made her wishes explicit
Similar word(s): definite, denotative, denotive, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, declared, stated, definitive, unequivocal, express, graphic, hardcore, open, overt, expressed
2. in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
Similar word(s): literal, denotative
Sentences with explicit as an adjective:
- I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
- The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.