adv Uncommon

overtly

Overtly (adv) means In a way that is open and obvious, not hidden. Example: “The ad was overtly aimed at teenagers.”

adv

In a way that is open and obvious, not hidden.

"The ad was overtly aimed at teenagers."

"He was overtly critical of the new policy in the meeting."

How to use overtly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOpenly and without any attempt to hide it.

Common pairings

overtly political overtly hostile overtly critical

more overtly comparative, most overtly superlative

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The ad was _____ aimed at teenagers.

From overt + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

in secret covertly

obviously secretly covertly

covertly expertly

What does “overtly” mean?

The word “overtly” means in a way that is open and obvious, not hidden. In plain terms, openly and without any attempt to hide it.

How do you use “overtly” in a sentence?

Here is “overtly” used in a sentence: “The ad was overtly aimed at teenagers.”

What is the opposite of “overtly”?

The opposite of “overtly” — its antonyms — are in secret and covertly.

What part of speech is “overtly”?

“Overtly” is an adverb.

Is “overtly” a common word?

“Overtly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

obviously secretly covertly