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TRANSPARENTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

So as to allow the passage of light

Example:

the red brilliance of the claret shines transparently in our glasses

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

transparent (transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

So as to be easily understood or seen through

Example:

his transparently deceitful behavior

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

transparent (easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety))

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