explicit /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/adjective 2noun 1phrase 1forms 3 adjective2 •Very specific, clear, or detailed.I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway. •(euphemistic) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex. noun1 •The final few words of a text. phrase1 •(no longer used) Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end. formsexplicits · more explicit · most explicit