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expressed

Definitions of expressed
  1. adjective
    communicated in words
    spoken
    uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
  2. adjective
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
    synonyms: explicit
    definite
    precise; explicit and clearly defined
    denotative, denotive
    having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming
    unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal
    admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
    declared, stated
    declared as fact; explicitly stated
    definitive, unequivocal
    clearly defined or formulated
    express
    not tacit or implied
    graphic
    describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
    hard-core, hardcore
    extremely explicit
    open, overt
    open and observable; not secret or hidden
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