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Another word for overtly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In an open, direct, and easily observable manner, without any attempt at concealment or secrecy.

Usage Example

"Although the novel is not openly political, it raises important questions about social justice."

Strongest
openly
Strong
publicly
explicitly
plainly
blatantly
manifestly
visibly
Weak
unashamedly

Opposites of overtly

The opposite of overtly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

covertly
secretly
clandestinely
surreptitiously
furtively
stealthily
subtly
privately
See all opposites of overtly

• Nearby Words

overtip
overtire
overtired
overtly
overtness
overtone
overtrain

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Overtly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/overtly
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