Synonyms of explicitly
11 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for explicitly is specifically. Other synonyms of explicitly are expressly, patently, unequivocally, unambiguously and clearly. The opposite of explicitly is ambiguously.
Synonyms and similar words for explicitly
adverbIn an explicit manner.
- expresslyIn an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
- unambiguouslyIn a manner that is not ambiguous; leaving no doubt; clearly.
- clearly
- directly
- expressis verbisExpressly; explicitly.
- patentlyIn a clear and unambiguous manner.
- plainly
- specificallyIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
- unequivocallyIn a way that leaves no doubt; in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner, unquestionably.
- univocallyIn a univocal manner.
- downrightly datedClearly; plainly; directly; downright.
Opposite of explicitly
adverbMore antonyms
- implicitly
- ambiguouslyIn an ambiguous manner.
- equivocallyWith ambiguity; with uncertainty.
- vaguely
Meaning of explicitly
- adverb In an explicit manner.
explicitly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of explicitly
- What is another word for explicitly?
- Explicitly has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as specifically, expressly, patently, unequivocally, unambiguously, clearly and directly.
- What is the opposite of explicitly?
- The opposite of explicitly is ambiguously.
- What does explicitly mean?
- Explicitly means in an explicit manner.
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