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   openly

   /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 publiclyin publicin full view of peoplefor all to seeundisguisedlyblatantlyflagrantlybrazenlywith no attempt at concealmentovertlyboldlyaudaciouslyunashamedlyshamelesslyunabashedlywantonlyimmodestlyfranklycandidlyexplicitlyhonestlytrulysincerelyforthrightlydirectlystraightforwardlybluntlyplainlyin plain languageunreservedlywithout constrainttruthfullywithout dissemblingto someone's facestraight from the shoulderwithout beating about the bushwith no holds barredman to manwoman to womaninformal:on the levelstraight upOpposite secretlyindirectlyallusively

   Word Origin Old Englishopenlīce (see open, -ly2).

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   What does it mean if you do something openly?

   • If you do something openly, you do it without hiding any facts or hiding your feelings. They want their church to talk openly about mental illness. The Bundesbank has openly criticised the German Government. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is openly adverb?

   • Definition of openly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary without hiding any feelings, opinions or information Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). Definition of openly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does open mean?

   • 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.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPENLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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     C1. without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings: They...

   • Znaczenie Openly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     openly definicja: 1. without hiding any of your thoughts or...

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     openly translate: apertamente, apertamente. Learn more in...

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   Learn the meaning of openly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce openly and how to translate it in different languages.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word open as an adjective, adverb, and verb. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and related entries for open.

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   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.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb 'openly', which means without hiding any facts or feelings. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, examples and translations of 'openly'.

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   Openly means in an open manner or with no concealment. It can also mean candid, generous, or available. See synonyms, related terms, and examples of openly in different contexts.

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