spelled out

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut coherent definite distinct evident explicit obvious precise sharp simple straightforward transparent unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable

STRONG

crystal express manifest patent plain pronounced

WEAK

apprehensible comprehensible conspicuous graspable incontrovertible intelligible knowable legible loud enough lucent lucid open and shut palpable perceptible perspicuous readable recognizable transpicuous unblurred uncomplicated unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous complicated difficult equivocal fuzzy imprecise indefinite indistinct inexact mistakable obscure questionable uncertain unclear undefined unintelligible unsure vague

STRONG

concealed hidden

WEAK

mysterious obscured shadowy

ADJECTIVE

well-defined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut distinct explicit precise straightforward transparent unambiguous

WEAK

apparent audible comprehensible graspable intelligible legible lucent lucid obvious plain sharp unblurred understandable well-marked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous fuzzy indefinite obscure questionable vague

Example Sentences

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In a paper recently posted on the Social Science Research Network, Erb spelled out these and other implications of the model.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Its plight is spelled out in US securities filings containing cryptic language.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

His thesis, defended in careful, scholarly and erudite fashion, is also right there in the title and spelled out early and plainly in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At Christmas, we make my great-grandaunt’s tres leches cake for dessert, which comes from a hand-written recipe so old the measurements and method aren’t clearly spelled out.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The shapes arranged themselves into words, and the words spelled out a delicious and wonderful phrase: Once upon a time.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

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