adverb
apertamente
openly
Definition & meaning
Apertamente means openly, frankly, or publicly. It describes doing or saying something without hiding one’s thoughts, intentions, or position.
- Ha parlato apertamente dei suoi problemi. — “She spoke openly about her problems.”
- Si è opposto apertamente alla decisione. — “He openly opposed the decision.”
Grammar & Word origin
Apertamente is an invariable adverb. It is formed from the feminine adjective aperta (“open”) and the adverb-forming suffix -mente.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- francamente — “frankly”; emphasizes honesty and directness.
- pubblicamente — “publicly”; emphasizes that something is done in public rather than openly expressing one’s views.
- esplicitamente — “explicitly”; emphasizes clarity and precision.
Antonyms
- segretamente — “secretly”; without others knowing.
- indirettamente — “indirectly”; without expressing something in a direct way.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Lui parla apertamente con tutti.adverb
He speaks openly with everyone.
Hanno discusso apertamente della loro decisione.adverb
They discussed their decision openly.
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