overtly
Adverb
- In an open, unconcealed, or public manner.
- in an overt manner
- "he did it overtly"
Adv
- In an overt manner; publicly; openly.
Examples
- He overtly displayed his confidence, but secretly feared his opponent’s next move.
Origin / Etymology
From overt + -ly.
Antonyms
covertly, in secret
Scrabble Score: 13
overtly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordovertly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overtly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 14
overtly: valid Words With Friends Word