openly
gb/ˈoʊpənli/ us/ˈoʊpənli/
B1
英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
Without hiding or secrecy
In a way that everyone can see or know; not hidden.
用法パターン：
to do [something] openly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'openly' with 'open', using it incorrectly as an adjective (e.g., 'She was very openly person' instead of 'She was a very open person').
類義語
publicly (Emphasizes being in public view or accessible to the public, while 'openly' can also refer to emotional honesty.)
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frankly (Focuses more on directness in speech rather than visibility or secrecy.)
対義語
secretly (Implies doing something deliberately hidden from others.)
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covertly (Suggests doing something in a hidden or disguised way, often for strategic reasons.)
コロケーション
speak openly
|admit openly
|discuss openly
|criticize openly
|act openly
テーマ
communication
|behavior
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She spoke openly about her struggles with anxiety.
- The mayor admitted openly that mistakes had been made.
- They were openly critical of the new policy.
- He lived openly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
- The company discussed the financial challenges openly with employees.
学習者向け例文
- She talks openly about her life.
- He says openly what he thinks.
- We can speak openly here.
- They worked openly on the project.
- She smiled openly at him.
文法
表現
admit openly
1/ədmˈɪt ˈoʊpənli/
fixed phrase
Confess in a public or honest way
To say you did something wrong in a way that everyone can know.
例文
- She admitted openly that she had made a mistake.
- He admitted openly to cheating on the test.
criticize openly
1/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz ˈoʊpənli/
fixed phrase
Express disapproval without secrecy
To say in public that you think something is bad or wrong.
例文
- The employees criticized openly the new management style.
- She criticized openly the government's decision.
live openly
1/lˈɪv ˈoʊpənli/
fixed phrase
Live without hiding who you are
To live your life without hiding important facts about yourself.
例文
- He lives openly as an artist and activist.
- They decided to live openly after years of hiding their relationship.
talk openly
1/tˈɔk ˈoʊpənli/
fixed phrase
Speak without secrecy or evasion
To say what you think or feel in a clear and honest way.
例文
- They talked openly about their fears for the future.
- It's important to talk openly with your partner about money.