explicit

Definition

  • adjective: very clear and complete
  • adjective: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity
  • synonyms: clear, open, unambiguous

Examples

  • They're concerned about exposing children to (sexually) 'explicit' films.

  • Changes to the property can't be done without their 'explicit' consent.

  • The law is very 'explicit' about how these measures should be enacted.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you could shed some light on the subject. We've had that envelope in our possession... ...for the past years. STRANGER: It was given to us with the explicit instructions... ...answering to the name of Marty at this exact location... ...at this exact minute, November , . would actually be here. (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II