Meaning
explicit; clear
- stated clearly and directly
- openly expressed
- detailed without ambiguity
In a sentence
Il professore è stato molto esplicito nelle istruzioni.
The teacher was very explicit in the instructions.
Puoi essere più esplicito?
Can you be more explicit?
Il messaggio non era abbastanza esplicito.
The message was not explicit enough.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esplicito | masculine · singular |
| esplicita | feminine · singular |
| espliciti | masculine · plural |
| esplicite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe language, requests, rules, or feelings.
- Esplicito means clear/direct, not always rude.
- Near synonym chiaro; more formal and stronger in meaning.