Overtly - definition of overtly by The Free Dictionary Define overtly overtly synonyms, overtly pronunciation, overtly translation, English dictionary definition of overtly adj 1 Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret: overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering
overtly, adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary Factsheet What does the adverb overtly mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb overtly, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
Overly vs. Overtly — Whats the Difference? Overly means excessively or to a greater extent than is desirable, while overtly implies something done openly, without concealment