openly
adv.in a way that is honest and does not hide anything. You use this when someone speaks or acts without trying to keep secrets.
adv.in an honest and direct manner, without concealment or deception. Often used to describe public declarations or the expression of emotions.
“She spoke openly about her past mistakes.”
“The two companies are now openly competing for the same group of customers.”
“While many suspected a change in policy, the administration only recently began to openly acknowledge the necessity of structural reform.”
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
“Only there can one choose to adopt an openly gay or trans lifestyle.”
“They were among the earliest well-known gay couples living openly in Hollywood.”
From open + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.