explicitly

American

[ik-splis-it-lee] / ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt li /

adverb

in a way that is clearly expressed, demonstrated, or formulated.

There are a couple of important points that I wish had been made more clearly and explicitly.
We should also explicitly advocate for ourselves when it comes to promotions or raises.
in a way that is direct or precise; specifically.

Women and underrepresented minorities are explicitly invited to apply.
in a graphic or detailed way; not leaving anything to the imagination.

The art to be displayed cannot include explicitly sexual scenes, nudity, or salacious or revealing imagery.

Other Word Forms

overexplicitly adverb
quasi-explicitly adverb
superexplicitly adverb
unexplicitly adverb

Etymology

Origin of explicitly

explicit ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"This claim was profoundly undercut by the fact that GPB had explicitly told investors what would happen."

From BBC

Another family that Bank of America worked with put a priority on travel, as parents explicitly stated they hoped the children would tap funds to roam the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

While he didn’t call out the data-center opportunity explicitly, the statement implies management is eyeing it.

From Barron's

Chili’s explicitly says that another of its entries in the burger wars, a quarter-pounder, is “another swing at fast food.”

From MarketWatch

"The unconscious mind still has areas that remain active. Even if the music isn't explicitly recalled, implicit awareness can lead to beneficial effects."

From BBC

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