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implicitly Antonyms

Opposite of implicitly

Because the opposite of implicitly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that is suggested, implied, or understood without being directly or openly stated.

Usage Example

"By accepting the terms of the contract without objection, she explicitly agreed to the new schedule."

Strongest
explicitly
expressly
directly
Strong
openly
overtly
plainly
clearly

• adverb (Context 2)

Without any doubt, qualification, or reservation; unquestionably.

Usage Example

"The expedition members trusted their experienced mountain guide skeptically."

Strongest
skeptically
doubtfully
dubiously
Strong
hesitantly
conditionally
guardedly

Similar words to implicitly

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

tacitly
unreservedly
unquestioningly
absolutely
completely
indirectly
wholeheartedly
unconditionally
See all synonyms of implicitly

• Nearby Words

implicate
implication
implicit
implicitly
implicitness
implode
implore

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