overtly

/əʊˈvɜːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /əʊˈvɜːrtli/ (ame, ipa) · /ō-ˈvərt-lē ˈō-(ˌ)vərt-/ (ame, mw)

overtly — adverb

1. so that other people can easily notice it or recognize it, with no effort to kee

1.副詞C1
釋義

so that other people can easily notice it or recognize it, with no effort to keep it hidden.

例句

The article was not overtly political, but every reader caught its message.

overtly + adjective for a clear visible bias

During the debate, Tariq never overtly attacked his rival's family.

overtly + verb for actions done without concealment

同義詞
  • openly

    close in meaning, but often warmer and more personal

  • obviously

    stresses that there is little room for doubt

  • explicitly

    focuses on something stated directly in words

  • blatantly

    stronger and often negative, suggesting shameless openness

反義詞
  • covertly

    formal opposite meaning in a secret or hidden way

  • subtly

    in a way that is indirect and not easy to notice

  • privately

    without other people seeing or hearing

文法句型

overtly + adjective

overtly + past participle

overtly + verb

用法筆記

Often appears before adjectives or past participles when something is easy to spot rather than subtle. It is more formal than openly and usually stresses visible obviousness, not personal warmth or honesty.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke overtly about the breakup to his sister.
✅He spoke openly about the breakup to his sister.
💡overtly usually stresses something obvious or visible, while openly is more natural for personal sharing.
❌The answer was overtly to everyone in the room.
✅The answer was obvious to everyone in the room.
💡overtly works as an adverb before a verb, adjective, or participle; it cannot stand alone after 'was'.