openly

o-pen-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Without concealment or secrecy; in a way that is visible or known to everyone.

  2. 2.

    In a frank or honest manner; without pretense.

Related words

Antonyms: covertly, privately, secretly
See also: frankly, honestly, open, publicly
Synonyms: candidly, frankly, honestly, publicly

Etymology

From English open + the adverbial suffix -ly. The word has been used since Middle English to describe actions done without concealment.