Explicit
Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
Sure and explicit are semantically related in clear topic. In some cases you can use "Sure" instead an adjective "Explicit", when it comes to topics like specific.
Nearby Word: explicitly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Of course, because Yasu's gender is never made explicit, no one's actually sure whether they're a girl crossdressing as a guy or a guy crossdressing as a girl.
Source: Wholesome Crossdresser -
Jonah Jameson to be extremely explicit when he tells the hero that he wants to make sure the Spider Slayer dies.
Source: Comicbook / Superior Spider-Man - Since her explicit purpose in saying this is to hurt Locke and alienate him from Sabetha, we don't know to what extent it's true (although there is enough evidence to be sure it's not all bullshit).
Source: Literature / Gentleman Bastard
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