Overtly Meaning in English
word
oʊˈvɝtɫi
oh-VURT-lee
əʊvˈɜːtli
uh-VOHT-lee
Definition
In an open and clear way, without trying to hide anything; not secretly.
Usage & Nuances
"Overtly" is formal and often used in written or academic English. Common with negative or controversial actions: "overtly hostile," "overtly political." Don't confuse with "openly" (which is more informal and common in speech). Rarely used for everyday, neutral actions.
Spanish: abiertamentePortuguese (BR): abertamentePortuguese (PT): abertamenteChinese (Simplified): 公开地Chinese (Traditional): 公開地Hindi: साफ़ तौर परArabic: بشكل علنيBengali: খোলাখুলি - প্রকাশ্যেRussian: открыто - явноJapanese: 公然と - あからさまにVietnamese: công khai - rõ ràngKorean: 공공연히 - 노골적으로Turkish: açıkça - alenenUrdu: کھلم کھلا - علانیہ طور پرIndonesian: secara terbuka - secara terang-terangan
Example Sentences
She was overtly angry during the meeting.
basic
The teacher was overtly supportive of her students.
basic
He did not overtly disagree, but his face showed his feelings.
basic
The company was overtly advertising to teenagers.
natural
He was never overtly rude, but you could tell he didn't like the idea.
natural
Politicians rarely speak overtly about their private beliefs.
natural