Synonyms of openly

openly

adverb

as in freely

in a direct and honest way; without hiding feelings or opinions

Please feel free to express your opinions openly.

The governor has been openly critical of the President.

Related Words

• freely
• sincerely
• informally
• genuinely
• simply
• honestly
• naively
• ingenuously
• candidly
• innocently
• naturally
• casually
• frankly
• guilelessly
• artlessly
• unpretentiously
• unaffectedly
• openheartedly
• unfeignedly
• truly
• coolly
• nonchalantly
• matter-of-factly
• unceremoniously
• relaxedly

Dissimilar Words

• falsely
• artfully
• dishonestly
• deceitfully
• deceptively
• sharply
• furtively
• slyly
• cannily
• insidiously
• cunningly
• deviously
• craftily
• archly
• underhanded
• slickly
• calculatingly
• flatteringly
• underhandedly
• unctuously
• hypocritically
• artificially
• unnaturally
• shiftily
• insincerely
• pretentiously
• underhand
• affectedly
• sycophantically

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of openly

Current and former officials have spoken openly about their assessments that the Chinese government has obtained data on almost every American. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

What often shapes public perception is whether a company communicates openly, cooperates with regulators, and demonstrates a willingness to take immediate corrective action. — Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Jugend Rettet openly acknowledged that its work conflicted with policies designed to discourage irregular crossings. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Several are publicly out in an industry that has historically lent little opportunity or security to anyone openly embracing their identity on and offscreen. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

The Bay Area, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Miami and Cleveland have emerged from the pack and are openly vying for the King’s contract, with hundreds of millions, let alone a shot at an NBA championship, at stake. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Drayton has openly shared his story of addiction and road to sobriety. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026

While Republicans fell in line to oppose the measure, Democrats, even at the highest ranks, openly disagreed about it. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Especially as Florida leaders openly discuss eliminating property taxes, a move that could dramatically reshape local government finances. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026