Meaning of openly in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈoʊpənli/

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  1. Adverb

    openly

    Etymology

    Old English openlīce(see open, -ly)

    Definitions

    1. in an open way

    Examples

    • « he openly flaunted his affection for his sister »

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