overt — done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈvɜːrt/
Korean meaning: 공개적인, 명백한, 숨기지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 오**버**트
Example Sentences
- His overt flirting at the office party made everyone uncomfortable.
- The politician's overt promises were clearly aimed at winning votes.
- She made an overt display of her designer handbag at the reunion.
overt
ADJECTIVE//oʊˈvɜːrt//
done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden
The businessman shows overt anger during the office meeting
She's overt to convert truth, while they divert the focus!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'overt,' past participle of 'ovrir' meaning 'to open,' derived from Latin 'operire' meaning 'to cover' or 'to open.' The word entered English in the 14th century and evolved to mean 'openly displayed' or 'not concealed.'
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📝Examples
“His overt flirting at the office party made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The politician's overt promises were clearly aimed at winning votes.”
“She made an overt display of her designer handbag at the reunion.”
“The company's overt discrimination violated employment laws.”
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