overt
/əʊˈvəːt
/ /ˈəʊvət /adjective
Done or shown openly; plainly apparent: an overt act of aggression people with HIV progressing to overt AIDS...
- Sometimes a stab is an overt piece of aggression visible for all to see, but there are more subtle ways of achieving the same aims.
- We believe that a more rational approach requires the reorganisation or overt restriction of services.
- The only exclusion criterion was overt signs of vitamin A deficiency, which was not present in any child.
Synonyms
undisguised, unconcealed, plain to see, plainly seen, plain, clear, apparent, conspicuous, unmistakable, obvious, noticeable, observable, visible, manifest, patent, open, public, above board;
blatant, glaring, shameless, brazen
Derivatives
overtness
- Pundits are in awe of how overtly political she is - and they assume that her overtness is a sign of her excellence.
- There was something awakening inside me at this overtness, and that's why women in my paintings are overt.
- Transparency of word, overtness of execution - these are American characteristics.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French, past participle of ovrir 'to open', from Latin aperire.