Openly and Properly

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Openly adverb - In an open way.

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Properly and openly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Openly".

Nearby Word: openness

Properly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

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Openly and properly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Openly" instead an adverb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

In the Claptrap DLC of the first game, Blake is portrayed as fairly reasonable and honest to the Vault Hunters (if openly contemptuous of them) and rewards them properly after all's said and done.

Source: Honest Corporate Executive
After numerous comments by Italians snidely telling her she was failing to prepare their national cuisine properly, Titli began to openly make fun of their snippy attitudes.

Source: Web Video / Titli's Busy Kitchen
Liru openly despises men, Hikari thinks they should be properly trained.

Source: Manga / Domina no Do!

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