ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Evidently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Evidently is an adverb meaning In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.

Meaning

In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.

More Meanings

  1. (proscribed) Apparently.
  2. (obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.

Example Sentences

The ſame mã ſawe in a vyſion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in vnto hym […]
The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.

Synonyms for evidently

Depending on context, synonyms include clearly, plainly, conspicuously, markedly, vividly, plain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obviously, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plain.

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