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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOvertly
/oʊˈvɜːt.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that is done openly without any attempt at concealment; publicly.
"He was overtly critical of the company's new management policy during the meeting." - 2
In a manner that is clearly evident or perceptible to everyone.
"She showed an overtly hostile reaction when the topic was brought up."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'overt', which traces back to the Old French past participle 'ovirt', meaning opened, from the Latin 'apertus'. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in Middle English to form a descriptor indicating openness, visibility, and lack of concealment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Overtly" is said worldwide
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ouvertement
Transliteration: ouvertement
"Il a ouvertement exprimé son désaccord."
offenbar
Transliteration: offenbar
"Sie hat sich offenbar gegen den Plan ausgesprochen."
apertamente
Transliteration: apertamente
"Ha criticato apertamente la decisione."
abiertamente
Transliteration: abiertamente
"Apoyó abiertamente la nueva iniciativa."
abertamente
Transliteration: abertamente
"Ele falou abertamente sobre o problema."
खुले तौर पर
Transliteration: khule taur par
"उसने खुले तौर पर अपनी राय रखी।"
公开地
Transliteration: gōng kāi de
"他公开地表达了自己的不满。"
공공연하게
Transliteration: gonggongyeonhage
"그는 공공연하게 반대 의사를 밝혔다."
公然と
Transliteration: kōzen to
"彼は公然と不満を表明した。"
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