without concealment or deception; honest - their business was open and aboveboard - straightforward in all his business affairs • Syn: straightforward • Similar to: straight, square • Derivationally related forms: straightforwardness (for: straightforward)
II - adverb
in an honest manner - in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it - was known for dealing aboveboard in everything • Syn: honestly • Ant: dishonestly (for: honestly) • Derived from adjective: honest (for: honestly)
