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- Dictionaryopenly/ˈəʊp(ə)nli/
adverb
- 1. without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly: "a lecturer who had openly criticized the government" Similar Opposite
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C1. without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings: They were openly contemptuous of my suggestions. We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly. Fewer examples. I'm tired of all these cloak-and-dagger meetings - let's discuss the issues openly. He answered openly and honestly without hesitation or equivocation.
us / ˈoʊ.p ə n.li / uk / ˈəʊ.p ə n.li / Add to word list. C1. without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings: They were openly contemptuous of my suggestions. We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly. Fewer examples. I'm tired of all these cloak-and-dagger meetings - let's discuss the issues openly.
adj. 1. a. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed. b. Affording unobstructed passage or view: open waters; the open countryside. 2. a. Having no protecting or concealing cover: an open wound; an open sports car. b. Completely obvious; blatant: open disregard of the law.
1. : having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides. cattle grazing on an open range. 2. a (1) : being in a position or adjustment to permit passage : not shut or locked. an open door. (2) : having a barrier (such as a door) so adjusted as to allow passage. the house was open. b. : having the lips parted.
If you do something openly, you do it without hiding any facts or hiding your feelings.
Definition of openly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for OPENLY: freely, sincerely, informally, genuinely, simply, honestly, naively, naïvely; Antonyms of OPENLY: falsely, artfully, dishonestly, deceitfully, deceptively, sharply, furtively, slyly
If you do something openly, you don't try to hide it. Some countries allow their citizens to openly criticize the government, while other countries harshly punish their critics. There might be some things you prefer to keep to yourself, or to whisper about with your best friend.
OPENLY definition: without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings: . Learn more.
openly meaning, definition, what is openly: in a way that does not hide your feeling...: Learn more.
