implied

[ im-plahyd ]

adjective

1. involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood:

   an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.

implied

/ ɪmˈplaɪd; ɪmˈplaɪɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed

   an implied criticism

Derived Forms

• impliedly, adverb

Other Words From

• im·pli·ed·ly [im-, plahy, -id-lee], adverb
• unim·plied adjective
• well-im·plied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of implied¹

First recorded in 1520–30; imply + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Since at least the early 20th century, the rhetoric behind the afforestation push in Israel/Palestine has implied that no existing human settlements or agriculture his been displaced or disrupted.

From Salon

The FA said this constituted an "aggravated breach... as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin".

From BBC

Congressional Republicans have reportedly implied they intend to investigate his work.

From BBC

The judge not only dismissed Raw Story’s case; she implied that no copyright holder might be able to show enough harm from AI scraping to win an infringement case.

From Los Angeles Times

He later implied that his former friend Biggie may have known about the attack in advance.

From BBC

Related Words

• hidden
• implicit
• indirect
• latent
• lurking
• tacit
• unspoken