apertly

[əˈpɜːrtli]
adverb
abertamente, francamente, sem reservas
1. in an open, frank, or candid manner; without concealment or reserve
She spoke apertly about her concerns regarding the project.
Ela falou abertamente sobre suas preocupações em relação ao projeto.
2. in a manner that is evident or obvious; plainly
The truth was apertly displayed for all to see.
A verdade foi exibida claramente para todos verem.
The word 'apertly' is archaic or literary in modern English and is rarely used in contemporary American or Brazilian Portuguese communication. The adverb 'openly' or 'frankly' are the preferred modern equivalents. In Portuguese, 'abertamente' conveys the same meaning and is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
openlyfranklycandidlyplainlyovertlystraightforwardly
Antonyms / Antônimos
secretlycovertlysubtlyguardedlycautiously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abertamente
most common translation in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
sem rodeios
alternative expression emphasizing directness
Portugal
abertamente
standard Portuguese equivalent, used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese
General American English
openly
more commonly used modern equivalent in contemporary English

Related Words

apertapertureopenfranktransparenthonest

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak one's mind apertly
lay bare apertly
come clean apertly
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