implied
word · lemma: imply
/ˌɪmˈpɫaɪd/
/ɪmplˈaɪd/
Definition
Suggested or understood without being said directly; not stated clearly but still meant or hinted at.
Usage & Nuances
'Implied' usually describes things that are not explicitly stated but can be sensed from context, tone, or situation. Common in written and spoken English to talk about underlying meanings, such as 'implied meaning' or 'implied threat.' Do not confuse with 'explicit' (the opposite).
Spanish: implícito - sugeridoPortuguese (BR): implícito - sugeridoPortuguese (PT): implícito - sugeridoChinese (Simplified): 暗示的 - 含蓄的Chinese (Traditional): 暗示的 - 含蓄的Hindi: संकेतित - इंगितArabic: ضمني - موحى بهBengali: নির্বচনিত - ইঙ্গিতRussian: подразумеваемый - неявныйJapanese: 暗示された - 含意されたVietnamese: hàm ý - ngụ ýKorean: 암시된 - 내포된Turkish: ima edilen - üstü kapalıUrdu: مخفی - ضمنیIndonesian: tersirat - tersiratkan
Example Sentences
His answer was implied but not spoken out loud.
basic
There was an implied agreement between the two companies.
basic
The threat was implied, not direct.
basic
Are you saying no, or is that just implied?
natural
I got the implied message—I'll leave you alone now.
natural
There's an implied rule here—nobody eats before the boss arrives.
natural