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/
Korean meaning: 암시된, 내포된
Korean pronunciation: 임-플라이드 (강세: 플라)
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.
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Truth implied, though he denied, detective's pride cannot hide!
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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.
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“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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