openly Meaning & Definition
/ˈoʊpənli/
What Does Openly Mean?
Openly is an adverb that means In an open manner; visibly.
Openly in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈoʊpənli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | clearly, evidently and plainly |
| Comparative / superlative | more openly, most openly |
Openly Definition (Adverb)
- In an open manner; visibly.
Adverb
- In an open manner, visibly, not covertly.
Synonyms of Openly
Openly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Openly
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Openly in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
openly (comparative more openly, superlative most openly)
Origin of Openly
From Middle English openli, from Old English openlīċe. By surface analysis, open + -ly.
Pronouncing Openly
The standard pronunciation of openly is //ˈoʊpənli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Openly: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is openly?
Openly is an adverb.
What is another word for openly?
Close synonyms of openly are clearly, evidently and plainly. See the full list of openly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of openly?
The comparative form is more openly and the superlative form is most openly.