openly

/ˈəʊpənli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊpənli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈōpənlē -pᵊnl-, -li/ (ame, mw)

openly — adverb

1. in a way that shows your real opinions, feelings, or information instead of keep

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a way that shows your real opinions, feelings, or information instead of keeping them hidden.

例句

After months of silence, Priya openly admitted she needed help.

openly + admit

The mayor openly criticized the plan during the town meeting.

openly + criticize

同義詞
  • frankly

    often introduces a direct opinion, especially in conversation

  • honestly

    stresses truthfulness and is also common as a speech marker

  • candidly

    close in meaning but slightly more formal

  • publicly

    focuses on being in front of other people, not necessarily on emotional openness

反義詞
  • secretly

    shows deliberate hiding from other people

  • guardedly

    shows care not to reveal too much

文法句型

openly + admit

openly + criticize

openly + support

openly + state + that-clause

用法筆記

Common with verbs of speech and attitude, especially admit, discuss, criticize, support, and oppose. Compare publicly, which mainly stresses that other people can see or hear something, while openly also suggests frankness and no attempt to hide the truth.

常見錯誤

❌Lina openly to her boss about the problem.
✅Lina spoke openly to her boss about the problem.
💡'openly' modifies a verb; it cannot replace the verb itself.
❌The letter openly the problem.
✅The letter openly discussed the problem.
💡use 'openly' with a verb that names speaking, showing, or admitting.