adverb
- in a way that is suggested or understood without being directly stated
- with complete trust or confidence; without question
Examples
- The contract implicitly requires both parties to act in good faith.
- Her silence implicitly confirmed our suspicions.
- The new policy implicitly acknowledges the need for change.
- He trusted his mentor implicitly and followed every piece of advice.
- The rules implicitly forbid such behavior, even if not stated directly.
- She implicitly understood what was expected of her in the new role.