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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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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 upshot of this scenario is spelled out clearly: It could add to inflation and reduce growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Plaid spelled out a plan for its first 100 days at their conference back in February.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

On the last page her handwritten corrections spelled out the word belief.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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