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apert

apert

9.9
Honest and open when speaking or acting
  • adjective
  • /ˈeɪpərt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : franco
  • Her apert honesty was rare in those times.

Examples

  • Her apert demeanor made everyone feel welcome.

  • The apert declaration surprised everyone in the council chamber.

  • He spoke in an apert manner, hiding nothing from his friends.

  • He spoke in an apert manner, revealing his true feelings.

  • The ambassador made an apert statement about the ongoing negotiations, leaving no room for doubt.

  • Her apert nature fostered open communication among team members, encouraging everyone to share their ideas.

  • He appreciated the author's apert style, which made the complex topic easier to understand.

Synonyms

openly
vsapert
303 1.6

To say or do things without hiding feelings

is archaic rather than the modern expression of the same idea
candid
vsapert
83 4.6

Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard

is general frankness rather than stressing hard truth telling
transparent
vsapert
68 4.1

A person or process that is open and honest and does not hide information

focuses on manner or personal frankness rather than institutional processes
straightforward
vsapert
51 3.6

Someone who is honest and direct, not hiding anything

is similar but exists as an archaic word form rather than modern usage
forthcoming
vsapert
47 4.9

Ready to talk and share information

describes frank manner rather than proactive offering of information
forthright
vsapert
32 5.5

Being direct and honest when talking or acting

is more neutral frankness rather than intense directness
candidly
vsapert
28 4.1

In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts

is the archaic form rather than the modern adverb

Antonyms

71 4.9

A person who does not tell others about their plans or feelings

4.9

Careful about showing feelings or strong opinions to avoid saying too much

How Open

open
702 1.0
blunt
100 3.8
apert
  • Archaic
9.9
candid
83 4.6
frank
104 3.4

Surface Forms

apert positive

Etymology

The word apert comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means 'to open', and is the same root as aperture. So to be apert is to be 'open' or frank, not hidden.