Explicit
Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Strict and explicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strict" instead an adjective "Explicit".
Nearby Word: explicitly
Strict
Strict adjective - Following an original exactly.
Explicit and strict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explicit" instead an adjective "Strict".
Nearby Words: strictly, strictness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Bowdlerise: Keats originally wanted to make it more explicit that Madeline and Porphyro had sex, but was prevented by the publisher due to strict 19th century censorship.
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As Story Arcs have become more prevalent, this practice has somewhat lessened, with shifts to strict Verse building and explicit references.
Source: Massive Multiplayer Crossover
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Strict and Explicit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explicit/strict
Explicit & Strict. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/explicit/strict>.
Strict or Explicit. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/explicit/strict.
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