1. in an open and obvious manner; not hidden or secret

Examples

• She was overtly hostile toward the new manager.
• The company overtly discriminated against older workers.
• He didn’t overtly criticize the plan, but his disapproval was clear.
• The advertisement overtly targeted young consumers.
• The politician overtly supported the controversial bill.
• They were overtly affectionate in public.
• The bias in the article was overtly apparent.