explicit

🇺🇸 /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
adjective
C1

clear and easy to understand, leaving no doubt

The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.

C1

said clearly and directly without hiding anything

She gave explicit reasons for her decision.

R

showing or describing something in great detail, often sexual

The movie contained explicit scenes that were not suitable for children.

translation

adj. clear and easy to understand, leaving no doubt; said clearly and directly without hiding anything; showing or describing something in great detail, often sexual