openly
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openly (comparative more openly, superlative most openly)
- In an open manner, visibly, not covertly.
- 1945, George Orwell, Animal Farm, chapter 1
- Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer;
- 2012 April 26, Tasha Robinson, “Film: Reviews: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits :”, The Onion AV Club:
- The openly ridiculous plot has The Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) scheming to win the Pirate Of The Year competition, even though he’s a terrible pirate, far outclassed by rivals voiced by Jeremy Piven and Salma Hayek.
- 1945, George Orwell, Animal Farm, chapter 1
Translations [edit]
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly
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