aboveboard

pronunciation

How to pronounce aboveboard in British English: UK [ə'bʌv'bɔ:d] word uk audio image

How to pronounce aboveboard in American English: US [ə'bʌv'boʊrd] word us audio image

Adjective:

without concealment or deception; honest
Adverb:

in an honest manner

Word Origin

aboveboard (adj.): 1610s, from above and board (n.1). "A figurative expression borrowed from gamesters, who, when they put their hands under the table, are changing their cards." [Johnson]

Synonym

adv.

public publicly view overtly openly the plain in on table

adv.

plainly boldly straight-forwardly candidly unequivocally unrestrainedly uninhibitedly unreservedly explicitly outspokenly freely forthrightly directly unconstrainedly frankly unshrinkingly undisguishedly

adv.

ingenuously undeceitfully veraciously guilelessly simply artlessly undeceivingly sincerely without undeceptively naively artifice truthfully truly

adv.

honestly decently upstandingly honourably uprightly justly respectively fairly

adj.

square-dealing estimable open respectable creditable no-nonsense square legitimate reputable honourable straight

adj.

ingenuous undissembling veracious sincere undeceitful guileless naive transparent artless true simple undeceiving truthful undeceptive genuine

adj.

free-spoken plain-spoken unrestrained unambiguous explicit undisguised downright unconstrained forthright unchecked direct free-speaking bold uninhibited unabashed unreserved straightforward plain plain-speaking outright free candid unshrinking outspoken frank unequivocal

adj.

honest honourable just upright upstanding fair decent

Antonym

adv.

secret underhand

Example

1. The deal was completely open and aboveboard .

2. Regardless you how carry on vengeance , your behaviour has to be open and aboveboard .

3. Live a noble and aboveboard life .

4. It was all aboveboard , complete with u. s.diplomatic security .

5. His business dealings were aboveboard .

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