implicitly
Translation
implicitly, indirectly, absolutely
Examples
He implicitly criticised the new policy.
He implicitly criticized the new policy.
I trust her implicitly.
I trust her implicitly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ((sb./sth.)) implicitly to do (sth.) in a way that is not directly expressed She accepted the offer implicitly.
to trust ((sb.)) implicitly to trust (sb.) completely He trusts his business partner implicitly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indirectly, unspokenly, absolutely; Antonyms: explicitly, directly
Etymology
The adverb form of 'implicit', from 'im-' (in) + 'plicare' (to fold) + '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes doing something in an 'implicit' way. If you trust someone implicitly, your trust is 'folded in' and doesn't need to be spoken.