evident

[ev-i-duhnt]

adjective

1. plain or clear to the sight or understanding.

   His frown made it evident to all that he was displeased.

   It was evident that the project was a total failure.

   Synonyms: unmistakable, patent, palpable, manifest, obvious

evident

/ ˈɛvɪdənt /

adjective

1. easy to see or understand; readily apparent

Other Word Forms

• evidentness noun
• nonevident adjective
• preevident adjective
• preevidently adverb
• superevident adjective
• superevidently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of evident¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ēvident-, stem of ēvidēns “clear, perceptible,” literally, “seeing out,” from ē- e- ¹ + stem of vidēns “seeing,” present participle of vidēre “to see”; video

Word History and Origins

Origin of evident¹

C14: from Latin ēvidēns, from vidēre to see

Synonym Study

See apparent.

Example Sentences

That may help explain why the leading figure of the Democratic establishment in Washington, Sen. Chuck Schumer of Brooklyn, has refused to endorse Mamdani despite the latter’s evident popularity.

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Devastation was evident on Wednesday across central Jamaica.

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Also evident here is his preternatural gift for widescreen compositions, as he uses negative space to suggestive effect and often incorporates telling details at the edges of the frame.

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While that celebrated history is evident in the charming downtown area, Franklin has its share of modern amenities that are attractive to all, making it one of the best places to live in the Southeast.

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That dynamic is evident in the proliferation of lounges at U.S. airports and co-branded credit cards with U.S. airlines.

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Related Words

• conspicuous 
• indisputable 
• noticeable 
• obvious 
• palpable 
• unmistakable 
• visible