Openly
Openly adverb - In an open way.
Supposedly and openly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposedly" instead an adverb "Openly".
Nearby Word: openness
Supposedly
Supposedly adverb - Believed or reputed to be the case.
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Synonyms for Supposedly
Openly and supposedly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Openly" instead an adverb "Supposedly".
Nearby Word: supposed
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Both words in one sentence
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And in one episode, she sets him up to carry her on his back towards her home while she was supposedly unconscious, and then openly commenting towards him on how cute she is.
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Zoey Proasheck has openly admitted to being depressed at various points in her life despite her supposedly being The Pollyanna.
Source: Sad Clown - One of these tapes was supposedly played at their trial, and veteran police inspectors left the courtroom weeping openly.
Source: Loves the Sound of Screaming
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