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illicit Antonyms

Opposite of illicit

Pinning down the opposite of illicit requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Forbidden by law, official rules, or established social custom; unlawful or improper.

Usage Example

"Customs officials intercepted a shipment containing licit goods at the port."

Strongest
licit
lawful
legal
legitimate
Strong
permissible
authorized
sanctioned
aboveboard

Similar words to illicit

Words similar to illicit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

illegal
unlawful
forbidden
prohibited
illegitimate
unauthorized
contraband
under-the-table
See all synonyms of illicit

• Nearby Words

illegitimate
illegitimately
illiberal
illicit
illicitly
illicitness
illiteracy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Illicit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/illicit
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