explicitly

adverb

ex·​plic·​it·​ly ik-ˈspli-sət-lē 

: in an explicit manner : clearly and without any vagueness or ambiguity

We were explicitly warned about what could happen.

The map shows explicitly where the fire alarms are located.

… did not know about the ferrying of weapons to the rebels, an activity explicitly forbidden by Congress.

—Neil A. Lewis

Examples of explicitly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research from Accor found that one face‑to‑face meeting delivered the impact of roughly three virtual meetings, while 35% explicitly said the extra time and travel costs were worthwhile because of the business value created. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Even if the dealer doesn't explicitly list a 1% to 3% surcharge, it may already be baked into the price. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

The Nimans say the seashore’s founders explicitly included agriculture in their vision of the park. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The policy also explicitly prohibits sharing ALPR data to assist in immigration enforcement or to pursue people seeking gender-affirming care. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

explicit + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for explicitly

• implicitly