Resolute vs Explicit - What's the difference?
resolute | explicit |
Firm, unyielding, determined.
* Shakespeare
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(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
(obsolete)
In obsolete terms the difference between resolute and explicit
is that resolute is convinced; satisfied; sure while explicit is Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.As adjectives the difference between resolute and explicit
is that resolute is firm, unyielding, determined while explicit is very specific, clear, or detailed.resolute
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
- He was resolute in his decision to stay.
- Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute .
- If the Coward Bumble Bee / In his chimney corner stay, / I, must resoluter be!
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Usage notes
* The one-word comparative form resoluter and superlative form resolutest are both well attested, though not as common as the two-word forms “more resolute” and “most resolute”.Synonyms
* See alsoAntonyms
* irresoluteexplicit
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.
