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Explicit vs Eloquence - What's the difference?

explicit | eloquence |

As an adjective explicit

is explicit.

As a noun eloquence is

eloquence (the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing).

explicit

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Very specific, clear, or detailed.
  • I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
  • (euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
  • The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.
  • (obsolete)
  • Synonyms

    * express, manifest, overt * (containing offensive material) raunchy

    Antonyms

    * implicit, unexplicit, vague * (containing offensive material) circumspect

    Derived terms

    * explicitation * explicitly * explicitness

    eloquence

    English

    Noun

  • The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
  • Derived terms

    * eloquency * eloquently