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openly
(open¦ly)
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊp(ə)nli/
adverb
without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly:
a lecturer who had openly criticized the government
Origin:
Old English
openlīce
(see
open
,
-ly
2
)
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