Explicit vs. Expressly

Explicitadjective

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

‘I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.’;

Expresslyadverb

In an express or explicit manner.

‘We were expressly permitted to use the building.’;

Explicitadjective

(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.

‘The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.’;

Expresslyadverb

In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young.

‘The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel.’; ‘I am sent expressly to your lordship.’;

Explicitadjective

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

Expresslyadverb

for the express purpose;

‘she needs the money expressly for her patients’;

Explicitadjective

Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. Opposite of implicit.

‘The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt.’;

Expresslyadverb

in an explicit manner;

‘he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow’;

Explicitadjective

Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; - applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.

Explicitadjective

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication;

‘explicit instructions’; ‘she made her wishes explicit’; ‘explicit sexual scenes’;

Explicitadjective

in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

Explicitadjective

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

‘the arrangement had not been made explicit’;

Explicitadjective

(of a person) stating something in an explicit manner

‘let me be explicit’;

Explicitadjective

describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion

‘a sexually explicit blockbuster’;

Explicitnoun

the closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.