openly
B2
adv
Freq #8842
Meanings
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1
adv
in an open way
I openly flaunted my affection for the group.
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2
adv
In an open manner; visibly.
Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer;
Etymology
From open + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
adv
· in an open manner; visibly.
apparentlybaitlyblatantlyclearlyevidentlyeyelyglaringlymanifestlynoticeablyobservablyobviobviously