Synonyms of clarified

clarified 1 of 2

adjective

as in filtered

Related Words

• filtered
• purified
• refined
• rendered
• pure
• neat
• undiluted
• plain
• tried
• unmixed
• unadulterated
• absolute
• uncontaminated
• fresh
• fine
• concentrated
• straight
• unalloyed
• untainted
• unpolluted
• clean
• uncorrupted
• undefiled
• taintless
• strong
• full-bodied
• uncombined

Dissimilar Words

• mixed
• diluted
• adulterated
• contaminated
• spoiled
• incorporated
• tainted
• impure
• unclarified
• polluted
• alloyed
• corrupted
• debased
• joined
• compounded
• soiled
• merged
• combined
• blended
• linked
• mingled
• amalgamated
• commingled
• intermingled
• fused
• defiled
• intermixed
• sullied
• fouled
• besmirched
• conjoined
• united
• befouled
• coalesced
• doctored
• cheapened
• watered-down

clarified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of clarify

1

as in refined

to remove usually visible impurities from

clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filtered
• refined
• extracted
• cleaned
• cleared
• purified
• fined
• washed
• distilled
• processed
• purged
• rectified
• garbled
• sifted
• cleansed
• screened
• decontaminated
• leached
• bolted
• disinfected
• elutriated
• sieved
• sanitized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clouded
• dulled
• muddied
• contaminated
• soiled
• tainted
• defiled
• polluted
• dirtied
• sullied
• fouled
• besmirched
• begrimed

2

as in explained

to make plain or understandable

it would help if you could clarify your position for us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explained
• illustrated
• demonstrated
• simplified
• interpreted
• elucidated
• illuminated
• explicated
• expounded
• construed
• cleared (up)
• analyzed
• resolved
• demystified
• defined
• spelled out
• specified
• solved
• deciphered
• got across
• unriddled
• decoded
• unraveled
• disentangled
• glossed
• annotated
• untangled
• undid
• broke down
• unscrambled
• commentated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscured
• confused
• clouded
• confounded
• befogged
• obfuscated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clarified

Adjective

SpaceX is reluctant to divulge details on how this works, but last year a NASA experiment called Starling clarified parts of the process. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

How will roles need to be re-designed or re-clarified? — Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

The bar serves a clarified nut-milk punch inspired by Caribbean black cake, while the kitchen turns Carolina Gold rice into sake. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026

These songs have the clarified rush of an emotional pressure change, like the sensation of removing foam earplugs. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

Learn more about clarified butter and how to channel Martha when preparing the day’s most important meal. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026

Verb

Olivia Rodrigo has clarified both her stance on artificial intelligence and her relationship status after the two issues overlapped for the pop star this summer. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Crash axes The UAE’s attorney general’s statement was the first time authorities have clarified the weapon the attacker used. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Later, campus administration clarified that their initial communication had been sent erroneously and the funds were being held temporarily for review. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Jones, however, clarified that the pottery was found beside the formation, not within it. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Her office clarified the request was for money for high-risk audit investments but didn’t specifically mention homelessness. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office said previously that details would be clarified at the hearing. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Now Christian clarified that, in addition to being just beyond Staten Island, this island was in the Caribbean. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Three executives developed a session charter and agenda, clarified the purpose and prepared key speaking points. — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026