Explicit and Spoken

Explicit

Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Spoken is an antonym for explicit.

Nearby Word: explicitly

Spoken

Spoken adjective - Made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing.
Usage example: a spoken agreement is too easily broken

Explicit is an antonym for spoken.

Nearby Word: spoke

Both words in one sentence

  • Word of Gay Twice it is mentioned that Clara has had off-screen romance with Jane Austen, both times explicit enough to state that Clara is bisexual, but are spoken as throwaway lines.
    Source: Word of Gay
  • Music / Kaizers Orchestra Arguably Lampshaded in "Die Polizei", which features English lyrics, albeit spoken in a distinct German accent; this is an explicit reference to dialogue from The Big Lebowski.
  • Series / Mister Rogers' Neighborhood It was never made explicit, but originally the Land of Make-Believe was spoken of as if it were just as real as Mister's Rogers own house, with people talking about visiting friends there, doing errands, etc.
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