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Veiled vs Explicit - What's the difference?

veiled | explicit |

As adjectives the difference between veiled and explicit

is that veiled is hidden, such as by a veil while explicit is very specific, clear, or detailed.

As a verb veiled

is past tense of veil.

veiled

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Hidden, such as by a veil.
    • His veiled threat was terrifying.

    Synonyms

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    Verb

    (head)
  • (veil)

    • Anagrams

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    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

    Related terms

    * explicate * explication * explicator

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