Openly
/ˈoʊ.pən.li/noun
In a manner that is free from concealment or secrecy.
Did you know?The root 'open' is linked to the concept of revealing or exposing, tying it to ancient rituals of unveiling truths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁ōp-
“to open or to uncover”
Old English
Old English
open
“exposed, not closed or concealed”
Middle English
Middle English
openli
“in an open manner, without concealment”
Modern English
English
openly
“in a manner that is not hidden or secretive”
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