1.
Something that is ~ is expressed in an indirect way.
This is seen as an ~ warning not to continue with military action...
? explicit
ADJ
~ly
The jury ~ly criticised the government by their verdict.
? explicitly
ADV: ADV with v
2.
If a quality or element is ~ in something, it is involved in it or is shown by it. (FORMAL)
...the delays ~ in formal council meetings...
ADJ: v-link ADJ in n
3.
If you say that someone has an ~ belief or faith in something, you mean that they have complete faith in it and no doubts at all.
He had ~ faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor.
= absolute
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
I trust him ~ly.
ADV: ADV after v