What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
implicitly
Example
She implicitly understood the rules of the game. [implicitly: adverb]
Example
The movie implicitly criticized the government's policies. [implicitly: adverb]
impliedly
Example
The contract was impliedly renewed when the parties continued to perform under its terms. [impliedly: adverb]
Example
The speaker impliedly criticized the company's management by highlighting their mistakes. [impliedly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Implicitly is more common and versatile than impliedly, and can be used in various contexts and levels of formality.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between implicitly and impliedly?
Impliedly has a more technical or legal connotation, and is typically used in formal or technical writing. Implicitly is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
