Openly and Secretively

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Openly adverb - In an open way.

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Secretively is an antonym for openly.

Nearby Word: openness

Secretively adverb - In a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy.

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Openly is an antonym for secretively.

Nearby Words: secret, secretive, secretly, secretion

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