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explicitly Synonyms

Another word for explicitly

Choosing another word for explicitly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a clear, direct, and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion, doubt, or ambiguity.

Usage Example

"The contract expressly states that any late payments will incur an additional fee."

Strongest
expressly
directly
clearly
Strong
plainly
specifically
unambiguously
unequivocally
categorically
distinctly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an unreserved, graphic, or uncensored manner, especially regarding sensitive, intimate, or offensive material.

Usage Example

"The documentary depicts the harsh realities of the medical crisis quite graphically."

Strongest
graphically
Strong
vividly
candidly
frankly
openly
bluntly

Opposites of explicitly

The opposite of explicitly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

implicitly
indirectly
euphemistically
ambiguously
vaguely
discreetly
tacitly
obscurely
See all opposites of explicitly

• Nearby Words

explicable
explicably
explicit
explicitly
explicitness
explodable
explode

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Explicitly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/explicitly
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