The difference between Explicit and Vague

When used as adjectives, explicit means very specific, clear, or detailed, whereas vague means not clearly expressed.

Vague is also noun with the meaning: a wandering.

Vague is also verb with the meaning: to wander.

check bellow for the other definitions of Explicit and Vague

  1. Explicit as an adjective:

    Very specific, clear, or detailed.

    Examples:

    "I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway."

  2. Explicit as an adjective (euphemism):

    Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.

    Examples:

    "The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex."

  1. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

  2. Vague as an adjective:

    Not having a precise meaning.

    Examples:

    "a vague term of abuse"

  3. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.

    Examples:

    "only a vague notion of what’s needed;  a vague hint of a thickening waistline;  I haven’t the vaguest idea."

  4. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.

    Examples:

    "a vague longing"

  5. Vague as an adjective:

    Not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely.

  6. Vague as an adjective:

    Lacking expression; vacant.

  7. Vague as an adjective:

    Not sharply outlined; hazy.

  8. Vague as an adjective:

    Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

  1. Vague as a noun (obsolete):

    A wandering; a vagary.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Holinshed"

  2. Vague as a noun:

    An indefinite expanse.

  1. Vague as a verb (archaic):

    to wander; to roam; to stray.

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