different between exactly vs explicitly

English

Etymology

exact +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???zæk(t)li/

Adverb

exactly (comparative more exactly, superlative most exactly)

1. (manner) Without approximation; precisely.

2. (focus) Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
   • 2012, Amlynn Smith, Lost and Found (page 18)

     His hair is a semilong dull red and pulled back in a sloppy pony at the base of his neck, and his face is riddled with small freckles and grease, but out here I can see personal hygiene isn't exactly at the top of the priority list.

Synonyms

• (without approximation): accurately, exact, perfectly; see also Thesaurus:exactly

Antonyms

• (without approximation): approximately

Translations

Interjection

exactly

1. Signifies agreement or recognition.

Translations

English

Etymology

From explicit +? -ly.

Adverb

explicitly (comparative more explicitly, superlative most explicitly)

1. In an explicit manner.

Synonyms

• expressly, unambiguously; see also Thesaurus:explicitly

Antonyms

• implicitly

Translations

Scots

Etymology

From explicit (“explicit”) +? -ly (“-ly”).

Adverb

explicitly (comparative mair explicitly, superlative maist explicitly)

1. Explicitly.