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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    openly obviously clearly plainly evidently noticeably visibly manifestly patently apparently seemingly admittedly confessedly undoubtedly unquestionably indisputably unmistakably transparently blatantly flagrantly shamelessly unabashedly unashamedly boldly brazenly overt explicit express straightforward direct frank candid honest sincere intentional deliberate conscious willful purposeful intentional knowing voluntary witting willing explicit avowed acknowledged recognized admitted conceded granted allowed apparent visible observable perceptible discernible noticeable conspicuous prominent salient striking glaring obvious evident clear transparent unmistakable

    Meaning of Overtly

    The primary meaning of the word "overtly" is to do something openly or in a way that is easily noticed.

    Definitions

    • The word "overtly" is defined by Oxford Languages as done or shown openly and plainly, not secretly or quietly.
    • It can also be used to describe something that is intentional or deliberate, rather than accidental or subconscious.
    • In general, "overtly" is used to describe actions, behaviors, or attitudes that are clear, obvious, and easily noticed.

    Etymology of Overtly

    The word "overtly" has its roots in the Old French word "overt", which means "open" or "manifest".
    This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "apertus", which is the past participle of "aperire", meaning "to open".
    The word "overtly" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe actions or behaviors that are open, obvious, or intentional.

    Example Uses

    • The company has been overtly pursuing a strategy of expansion into new markets.
    • The politician's opponent accused him of overtly trying to sway the voters with false promises.
    • The new policy has been overtly discriminatory, affecting certain groups of people more than others.
    • The artist's use of color and light is overtly emotional, conveying a sense of joy and happiness.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    secretly quietly covertly surreptitiously stealthily furtively clandestinely hiddenly concealed disguised masked camouflaged veiled ambiguous vague obscure unclear indirect implicit tacit unspoken unnoticed unobserved unintentional accidental subconscious involuntary unwilling unwitting unknowing unconscious implicit hidden covert feline surreptitious underhanded underhand duplicitous

    Related Nouns

    openness transparency honesty sincerity intention deliberateness consciousness awareness perception observation notice attention awareness scrutiny examination inspection surveillance oversight supervision management direction guidance control regulation transparency visibility observability perceptibility discernibility noticeability conspicuousness prominence salience strikingness glaringness obviousness evidence clarity transparency explicitness directness frankness candidness honesty sincerity

    Related Verbs

    open show display exhibit demonstrate manifest reveal disclose expose uncover discover notice observe perceive recognize acknowledge admit concede grant allow intentional deliberate conscious aware perceive observe notice see look watch scrutinize examine inspect supervise manage direct guide control regulate transparent visible observable perceptible discernible noticeable conspicuous prominent salient striking glaring obvious evident clear

    Related Adjectives

    open transparent honest sincere intentional deliberate conscious aware perceptive observant noticeable visible observable perceptible discernible conspicuous prominent salient striking glaring obvious evident clear explicit direct frank candid transparent visible intentional deliberate conscious aware perceptive observant intentional purposeful willful voluntary witting willing explicit avowed acknowledged recognized admitted conceded granted allowed apparent visible observable perceptible discernible noticeable conspicuous prominent salient striking glaring obvious evident clear