adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a transparent manner; with nothing hidden.

   "They conducted their business transparently, solely in public meetings."

2. 2
   So as to admit light without distortion.
3. 3
   So as to be readily perceived and understood. modal

   "Transparently to all, he had nothing of substance to say."

Adverb

1. 1
   so as to allow the passage of light wordnet
2. 2
   so as to be easily understood or seen through wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

above board

Antonyms

All antonyms

nontransparently

Example

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"They conducted their business transparently, solely in public meetings."

Etymology

From transparent + -ly.

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