Synonyms of implied

implied 1 of 2

adjective

as in unspoken

understood although not put into words

an implied agreement is not legally enforceable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unspoken
• tacit
• implicit
• unexpressed
• inferred
• unvoiced
• interpreted
• presumed
• wordless
• hinted
• intimated
• unsaid
• construed
• untold
• suggested
• undeclared
• insinuated
• unannounced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• explicit
• express
• stated
• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• expressed
• manifest
• plain
• spoken
• voiced
• straightforward
• unmistakable
• unambiguous
• unequivocal
• blatant

implied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of imply

as in indicated

to convey an idea indirectly

they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicated
• hinted
• suggested
• alluded
• inferred
• referred
• intimated
• mentioned
• signified
• pointed
• signaled
• insinuated
• adverted
• smelled (of)
• signalized
• smacked (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announced
• declared
• proclaimed
• explained
• described
• elucidated
• spelled out
• delineated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implied

Adjective

By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026

During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken. — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Verb

On Monday, general manager Brian Cashman implied the Tigers and Orioles asked for Lombard in potential deals for Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman, who were acquired by the Dodgers and Red Sox, respectively. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The investment bank downgraded the nation's largest retailer to perform from outperform, and removed its prior $140 price target on the stock, which implied 26% upside from Monday's close. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Some of the news coverage here in the West has implied that the protests mean Modi is increasingly unpopular or weak. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Name the cost, ask the real question, and let fairness be specific, not implied. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

While his first strike was a penalty, the second, as implied by the manager, had Hamza pounce in the box. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

There’s a clear drop-off after those top four, whose odds give each of them at least a 10 percent implied probability of winning the title. — Katie Richcreek, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The cost is implied to be Agent Kim’s employment at Lee’s mysterious company. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

As implied by its name, drag queen bingo is not your nana’s bingo. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026