Definition of Overtly

publicly, openly

Examples of Overtly in a sentence

It is important to read through contracts before you sign them because some things are not overtly stated.  🔊

Larry was surprised when the job interviewer asked him overtly religious questions.  🔊

Although Nancy’s boss is not overtly racist, he does make some questionable remarks when annoyed.  🔊

Sandra was lulled into switching careers because the interviewer avoided overtly stating the terms of the job.  🔊

As a narcissist, Harry acts in an overtly pretentious way, which I quite frankly find disturbing.  🔊

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