openly
/ˈoʊpənli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In an open manner; visibly.
Adverb
Examples
Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “openly” mean?
In an open manner; visibly.
Is “openly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.