Meaning of OPENLY
| Pronunciation: | | 'owpunlee
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| | Definition: | | [adv] in an open way; "he openly flaunted his affection for his sister" |
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| | Definition: | | \O"pen*ly\, adv. [AS. openlice.]
1. In an open manner; publicly; not in private; without
secrecy.
How grossly and openly do many of us contradict the
precepts of the gospel by our ungodliness!
--Tillotson.
2. Without reserve or disguise; plainly; evidently.
My love . . . shall show itself more openly. --Shak.
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