openly

Everyday

1. Openly means in a way that everyone can see or hear, not secretly. tree →
2. Openly means honestly, without hiding your feelings or thoughts. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories it tells the reader that someone is not hiding: «she laughed openly», «he openly admitted it». In lessons about feelings and safety pupils are told to talk openly to a trusted adult. Phrases: «talk openly», «openly admit», «openly disagree».

Examples

• She talked openly about her worries. tree →
• He openly admitted he broke the vase. tree →
• The children laughed openly at the joke. tree →
• You can speak openly to your teacher. tree →
• They openly disagreed in front of the class. tree →
• The fox walked openly across the field in daylight. tree →
• Talk openly with your family about online safety. tree →
• The twins openly shared their sweets. tree →
• Now the Bat family had not openly joined either side. tree →

Note

Adverb from «open» + -ly. Opposite: secretly. Do not confuse with «open» as a verb or adjective. Usually goes before the verb («openly admitted») or after it («spoke openly»).