Overt vs Explicit - What's the difference?
overt | explicit | Synonyms |
Open and not secret nor concealed.
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
(obsolete)
Explicit is a synonym of overt.
As adjectives the difference between overt and explicit
is that overt is open and not secret nor concealed while explicit is very specific, clear, or detailed.overt
English
(wikipedia overt)Adjective
(-)Derived terms
* overtly * overtnessAntonyms
* covert * hiddenAnagrams
* * ----explicit
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
- The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.