transparently
/trænsˈpær.ənt.li/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that is easy to understand or clearly seen. It can also mean in a way that is open and honest, with no hidden trick.
- The company explained the change transparently.
- Please share the budget transparently with everyone.
- She answered transparently about the mistake.
Adinary Nuance
Transparently is more formal than simply or clearly. It often suggests openness, honesty, or easy visibility, especially in business, government, and writing. For example, a company can act transparently, but a person can speak clearly.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- minh bạch
- Spanish
- transparentemente
- Chinese
- 透明地
- Japanese
- 透明に
- Korean
- 투명하게
Etymology
From transparent + -ly. English has used transparent since the late 1300s; transparently developed later as the adverb form.
Common phrases
communicate transparentlywork transparentlyact transparentlyshare information transparently
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Frequently asked questions
- Is transparently formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal. People often use it in business, academic, or official writing.
- What is the difference between transparently and clearly?
- Clearly means easy to understand. Transparently can also mean open and honest, with nothing hidden.
- Can I use transparently in speaking?
- Yes, but it may sound careful or formal. In casual speech, people often say clearly or openly.
- Is transparently used with people or systems?
- Both. You can say a person speaks transparently or a system works transparently.