explicitly

adverb
UK: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/
US: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

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

    1. I told him explicitly to be home by ten.
    2. The contract explicitly states the terms of the agreement, avoiding any ambiguity.

  2. Directly and openly, without anything hidden or implied.

    1. She explicitly said she didn't want to go.
    2. The teacher explicitly addressed the issue of bullying in the classroom, encouraging open discussion.

Synonyms

clearly expressly specifically definitely precisely directly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "explicitly" in English means: In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt., Directly and openly, without anything hidden or implied..

The phonetic transcription of "explicitly" is /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ in British English and /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "explicitly": clearly, expressly, specifically, definitely, precisely, directly.

Example usage of "explicitly": "I told him explicitly to be home by ten.". More examples on the page.