adjective
characterized by full precise expression
gave the guard explicit orders about whom to admit
Synonyms: categorical, clean-cut, clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, specific, unambiguous
Related Word: certain, clear, distinct, lucid, perspicuous, plain, sure, understandable, unequivocal; accurate, correct, exact, precise
Contrasted words: cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, obscure, unclear, vague; implicit, implied, inferred; imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact
Antonyms: ambiguous