openheartedly

adverb

as in openly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for openheartedly
  1. openly
  2. freely
  3. naturally
  4. simply
  5. sincerely
  6. genuinely
  7. honestly
  8. naively
Adverb
  • Yurachek openly supported Dan Reed for the chancellor's job four years ago.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The nation also elected several historic firsts, including the first Muslim senator, the first openly gay male senator and the first Black female governor, in spite of Republican campaign attacks around identity.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of openly
Adverb
  • Any guilt or shame that comes from this evaluation can spill over into what foods are served freely at home and which are restricted.
    — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Broker-dealers are required to forward proxy materials to beneficial owners, while much of the reimbursement framework is governed by industry rules rather than freely negotiated by Broadridge.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of freely
Adverb
  • There are, naturally, a few bones to pick before declaring victory over aging.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Deficient calcification sometimes occurs naturally, but biologists suspect vitamin D deficiency when teeth are regularly stratified by layers of hardened and soft dentin.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of naturally
Adverb
  • Rather than simply separating the original laser sources, the chip diagonalises the light field’s coherency matrix.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Yet, many families simply aren’t in the position to afford a new car for their teen—while others decide their child isn’t ready for such a big responsibility.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • Perhaps the script is unduly tilted by Ramos’ drawling, sincerely beguiling delivery.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And incumbents can sincerely believe important work remains unfinished.
    — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The horror and tension in the film’s set pieces are genuinely effective.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of genuinely
Adverb
  • This is another case where the $1,791 monthlies cover little besides your taxes, which, honestly, is not so bad a deal.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Anker and its family of gadget brands have started the holiday party early, and honestly, there’s a lot to get excited about.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Besides, Carmella doesn’t even know about this, Shannon naively says, so no harm, no foul.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • A lot of us naively assumed that demand would keep growing forever.
    — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of naively
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