implied — Suggested or understood without being directly stated or expressed. Conveyed indirectly through context or implication rather than explicit words.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Suggested or understood without being directly stated or expressed. Conveyed indirectly through context or implication rather than explicit words.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplaɪd/
Example Sentences
- When mom said 'your room looks interesting,' the implied message was 'clean it now!'
- His silence carried an implied agreement to the proposal.
- The teacher's raised eyebrow had an implied warning: 'stop talking or else.'
implied
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈplaɪd/]
Suggested or understood without being directly stated or expressed. Conveyed indirectly through context or implication rather than explicit words.
A wink and a hidden gift behind the back carry an implied surprise.
An IMP implies sLY — mischief hidden in plain sight.
Truth implied, though he denied, detective's pride cannot hide!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to enfold, entangle, or involve.' The idea evolved to mean something wrapped up or folded into words without being directly stated.
Breakdown
im- (in/into) + plic- (fold/weave) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“When mom said 'your room looks interesting,' the implied message was 'clean it now!'”
“His silence carried an implied agreement to the proposal.”
“The teacher's raised eyebrow had an implied warning: 'stop talking or else.'”
“There's an implied dress code at this fancy restaurant.”
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