overtly
In plain sight
Overtly means openly and without concealment—the opposite of covertly or secretly.
Actions done overtly are visible and acknowledged: The company overtly discriminated against older workers.
The word often appears in contexts where hidden motives or methods might be expected: an overtly political agenda, overtly hostile behavior.
Without hiding anything
- publiclyIn open view
- visiblyPerceptibly by sight
- conspicuouslyIn an attention-grabbing manner
- noticeablyIn an obvious manner
observably · perceptibly · discernibly · apparently · evidently · manifestly · patently · recognizably
Without concealment or evasion
- candidlyWithout concealment or evasion
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- transparentlyIn an obvious manner
- forthrightlyIn an honest, direct way
unreservedly · bluntly · outspokenly · vocally · freely · unhesitatingly · earnestly · sincerely
Openly and shockingly
- brazenlyIn shameless manner
- shamelesslyWithout feeling disgrace
- unabashedlyWithout any embarrassment
- unapologeticallyBoldly, without regret
boldly · audaciously · defiantly · provocatively · brashly · impudently · presumptuously · arrogantly
Stated in clear terms
- unambiguouslyWithout any possible confusion
- clearlyWithout ambiguity
- directlyWithout intermediary steps
- straightforwardlyIn an uncomplicated way
plainly · specifically · precisely · unmistakably · categorically · definitively · literally · concretely
openly
Without hiding anything
- publiclyIn open view
- visiblyPerceptibly by sight
- conspicuouslyIn an attention-grabbing manner
noticeably · observably · perceptibly · discernibly · apparently · evidently · manifestly · patently · recognizably · detectably
frankly
Without concealment or evasion
- candidlyWithout concealment or evasion
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- transparentlyIn an obvious manner
forthrightly · unreservedly · bluntly · outspokenly · vocally · freely · unhesitatingly · earnestly · sincerely · truthfully
flagrantly
Openly and shockingly
- brazenlyIn shameless manner
- shamelesslyWithout feeling disgrace
- unabashedlyWithout any embarrassment
unapologetically · boldly · audaciously · defiantly · provocatively · brashly · impudently · presumptuously · arrogantly · egregiously
explicitly
Stated in clear terms
- unambiguouslyWithout any possible confusion
- clearlyWithout ambiguity
- directlyWithout intermediary steps
straightforwardly · plainly · specifically · precisely · unmistakably · categorically · definitively · literally · concretely · distinctly
overtlycovertly
Done without detection
secretly · clandestinely · furtively · surreptitiously · stealthily
overtlyindirectly
Via intermediate means
implicitly · subtly · tacitly · obliquely · covertly
- romantic overtureEarly attempt to attract
- 1812 OvertureCommemorative orchestral battle composition
- William Tell OvertureRossini's operatic introduction
covert, overt, overture, covertly, overtures, covertness, overtness